StarPro 80AZ has an ideal optical tube for planetary and Lunar detail. The problem is, the optical tube is too long and heavy. Although it provides color accuracy and sharpness, it also creates instability on the mount.
An equatorial mount would be an ideal solution to this problem. But at this price range, equatorial mounts are made of cheap plastic, and they are frustrating to use. That is why a telescope with a shorter optical tube would be a better choice for a beginner.
But still, StarPro 80AZ is worth praise. It is better than most beginner models that are currently being sold. It is one of the rare telescope models that can provide sharp and bright images for a reasonable price.