That doesn't mean you must spend a fortune. But whatever your price range, you want to get the most for your money. The vast majority of inexpensive telescopes are purchased during the hoilday season and given as gifts, mainly to kids.
Inexperienced buyers make the same unfortunate mistakes year after year.
It is far too easy to spend your hard earned dollars on poor quality instruments, and the awful performance of these telescopes often discourages the recipients from pursuing their interest in astronomy. This guide, and the links that follow, will help you spend your telescope dollars wisely. The Rules There are three important rules for buying a telescope. Learn the sky before you buy a telescope. Never buy a telescope from a department store or TV shopping network.