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chrislon_geo /r/telescopes
3 points
1970-01-20 05:12:07.598 +0000 UTC

I will say, that if you have a bit more budget and can return this scope, look into getting the Z100 instead. More aperture and a steadier base.

Oh and a refractor uses a glass lens to bend/refract the light into focus. While a reflector used a curved mirror to reflect the light into focus. diagram

Im_A_Realist /r/telescope
1 point
1970-01-20 06:17:57.928 +0000 UTC

Better options are available near that price point. Looking at their website, every telescope option comes with what appears to be a junk tripod. They're likely to be frustrating. Here's a couple better options I found just browsing Amazon:

Zhumell 100/400 tabletop reflector. This is a much larger scope (vs. the 60mm)

Celestron 80mm refractor w/ EQ mount.

For a beginner on an absolute budget, I'd probably opt for the Zhumell. Much less intimidating to set up, and it has better light-gathering power if you want to take a look at some deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, globular clusters, etc. In my opinion, beginner scopes really shouldn't be paired with an equatorial mount (like the Celestron is). Those are more complex to learn to use, but they "look" more professional and it sells. The Celestron is going to allow for a bit higher magnification as it has a longer focal length.

Both of the above are also 'known' brands in the astronomy world.