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Old 01-04-2013, 06:44 PM
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Hi Kali, best advice, get down to a local club and try out a few scopes so you get an idea of how they work and what suits your ambitions best.
In your price range I'd suggest an 80 mm f5 refractor, Orion or Skywatcher or similar. (They are all made in the same factory) They are quite often sold as a guide scope which I originally bought mine for but as a grab and go and just dang nice wide feild scope they are good value..
If your ambition is to see more then look for a second hand 8" or 10" Dob for more aperture or possibly with a few more $$ watch out for a good deal from retailers like Bintel.

Best advice though is still go and try some with a local astro group.
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