The planets are lining up in the night sky in a way that won't be repeated for 675 years. Saturday is National Astronomy Day. A beginning scope can give you clear views of the planets and some major astronomical groups, and although you probably won't be able to discover any new stars with it, it will offer you a unique look at the night sky. No matter what the size, do buy quality .
Different types are best for different folks.
Same goes for telescopes, he says. Consider buying a reflector telescope. Try a refractor model. The long tube on a tripod most of us are familiar with is called a refractor telescope because it relies on a glass lens at the end of a tube to refract and thereby focus the light from the night sky into an eyepiece at the other end of the tube. Good refractor telescopes can show you crisp, bright images without much distortion.