I don't recommend table top dobsonians. In fact, I hate 'em. Worst things ever in my opinion.
I recommend the kind of dobsonian you put on the ground and that have long enough focus that you can comfortably sit or stand while using them.
I also recommend at least a 6" newtonian reflector. Larger is better. A dob mount is fine. 8" is better, 10" is better still, up to about 12" then they start to get difficult to transport and quality becomes a huge issue.
Pass on the refractors until you're more advanced. Nothing worse than a cheap refractor.
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