Is he going to be placing the scope on a table or on the ground? If on the ground, I'd recommend a 4.5" newt on a tripod or a 6" dob. Both are lightweight enough to carry assembled and a great way to get started without blowing the bank, and he'll sharpen his skills nicely by the time (if) he moves up to a larger aperture later on.
Last edited by pgc hunter; 19-01-2011 at 08:31 PM.
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