Here is my criteria. I'd like a scope or binos that I can use for terrestrial viewing most of the time. However, I would also like to be able to do a bit of astronomy. Call it 80/20. In my youth, decades ago, I had a telescope and despite all our best efforts, we were never able to sight anything other than the moon. I don't want to relive that frustration. Hence, why the
I need something portable. Not so much for carrying places as to be able to put it in a closet when I'm not using it instead of sitting out in the den (happy wife, happy life). Most of the terrestrial viewing will be wildlife from our den or deck. As for celestial stuff...of course, I'd love to see beautiful nebula's. However, if I could see the rings of Saturn, or Jupiter's moons, I'd be thrilled. I'd like something that our kids and grandkid (in a few years) would also be able to enjoy. Obviously, cost is a factor; however, I'd rather buy something that we would really enjoy the first time rather than something that gets no use. Then if I really got into the astronomy aspect, I would potentially supplement down the road.
Again, I recognize that what I am seeking doesn't exist; however, I suspect that are some potential candidates (and things to be avoided) out there.
Thanks in advance for advice/recommendations