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Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector Telescope

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Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope

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Zhumell Z12 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

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Celestron NexStar 8 SE Telescope Bundle

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Overview of Basic Telescope Types

Refracting Telescopes

Pros:

Ideal for moon, planets, and stars
Good for distant terrestrial viewing
Require little or no maintenance
Classic telescope design

Cons:

Most expensive per inch of aperture
Cost/bulk factors limit maximum size
Less suited for faint, deep-sky objects

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Refracting Telescopes

Reflecting Telescopes

Pros:

Least expensive per inch of aperture
Large apertures for deep-sky viewing
Reasonably compact and portable
Delivers very bright images

Cons:

Not well suited for terrestrial viewing
Slight light loss due to mirror system
May need simple mirror alignment

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Reflecting Telescopes

Catadioptric Telescopes

Pros:

Easy to use, compact and portable
Excellent optics provide sharp images
Great for astrophotography
Best all-purpose telescope design

Cons:

Most expensive telescope type
Slight light loss due to mirror system
Somewhat unusual appearance

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Refracting Telescopes

Tasco 402x60 Refractor Telescope with 1200x Microscope

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Reflecting Telescopes

Zhumell Eclipse 114 with Motor Drive Reflector Telescope

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Meade 8 Inch LX90 GPS Telescope with UHTC

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Dobsonian Telescopes

Zhumell Z8 Deluxe Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

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Celestron NexStar 6 SE Telescope

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Decorative Telescopes

Barska 60mm Anchormaster Brass Telescope

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Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ Telescope

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Vixen Space Eye 70 Refractor Telescope

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