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The classic proverb with astronomy equipment is "The best telescope is the one you use the most". In this context refractors are arguably the most versatile in terms of ease of use, portability etc.
I can't count the number of people I have encountered whose interest has dwindled from the obstacle of dragging out the reflector, colliminating etc etc whereas the small refractor tucks under one arm and the tripod is in the other.
Finally, so much of astronomy has little to do with your equipment but instead the realities of the atmosphere - or specifically what you can see through it.
This one point largely underlined both the design features and marketing for almost a decade of one of Televues most successful refractors - the venerable TV-85.
As their advertisement famously displayed - a small highly portable, good quality refractor transported to the right location can provide better images than even some professional observatories can achieve etc.
In addition to all of these points are issues like mounting, photography, re-sale value etc
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