I wrote this reply in a hurry. The thing about catadioptric scopes is that they combine lenses and mirrors. This tends to make them more expensive than a simple newtonion reflector. They can be better for imaging and often have more compact tubes. A $400 scope is unlikely to have quality optics and I would suggest it is simply a newt with a barlow. Also don't let the "USB Eyepiece" suck you in. This will be a VERY cheap CCD camera and will almost certainly disappoint. If quality images are poissible with a free camera, all imagers would use it rather than apend the thousands of $ that they do.
The EQ mount is almost never the best option for a beginner, go for a 6" or 8" dob instead which you will pay similar money for!
Malcolm
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Originally Posted by barx1963
Be VERY careful buying a scope like that from Ebay. If the 1400 is the focal length, it is probably achieved by placing a fixed barlow in the focuser which is often seen on cheaper low quality scopes. I have looked at the ad you are examining and the price is over $400. This a lot to pay for this. The ad does say it is a catadioptric, but not what type. I would suggest, hold your horses and have a look at Bintel or visit a "proper" telescope retailer before spending that mush cash!
Malcolm
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