The 80mm objective lens and short 300mm (f/5.0) focal length are perfect for taking in wide swaths of the heavens, making it ideal for larger deep-sky objects. You'll see the Moon and it’s craters clearly,Jupiter, you should be able to see the disk and at least two of the bands with high power, Saturn you should be able to see the disk and the rings with high power. with low power you will be able to see the red dust of the milky way as you slowly scan back and forth and see it contrast with the black patches of space spectacular star clusters, wispy nebulas, and expansive galaxies