Took out the new ST102 from about 0320 to 0420 today. Plugged in a 25mm Paradigm to start with and did some sweeping. I think that's where this scope will excel. Stars were reasonably crisp, given my almost corrected astigmatism. There was some distortion on the edge of the
Stock R&P is smooth enough, but I put on a WO CI diagonal with integrated helical focuser to get a little finer control. I don't think I'll upgrade to a 2-speed just yet.
Took a look at Jupiter. Yow.
Mirfak and cluster - nice wide
Double Cluster - very nice and stood up to higher mags quite well although the sky was already getting lighter.
All in all, I'm happy with the purchase and expect this will supplant both my ST80 and ST120. I'm not sure I like the white tube rings though - might have to paint those black.
Cheers!