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Bit of a marketing ploy, because it allows them to make money on making sure that a beginning package is used so that when a person gains interest and wishes to make the change then another package is need to be made. By creating a label Beginner, General and Advanced is a misnomer.
I agree with Alexander, in most cases advanced astronomers use more than one scope as they all perform different tasks. I have the 12" DOB bought under the beginner label but lucky as it is a good scope, I use this for good medium angle viewing and along with a 3 x Barlow is good for some close up work.
I also have a 80mm APO refractor which is really cool for wide-field. I have a pair of Bino for other views and I intend to get a Mak or Cass for some really narrow field views.
So it all relative. Alexander suggestion to get involved with a star party or even a club is a really great way to get fully knowledgeable.
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