The simple answer: No! There is no need to spend a lot of money on your first telescope. Expensive telescopes often do not necessarily have better optical performance. Instead, they have more complex mounting and tracking systems for more detailed observations and astrophotography. A more expensive telescope would only be suitable if you have been involved in astronomy for a long time, which means you are ready for more complicated and extensive options , such as a Go-to system or an equatorial mount. The telescopes we offer at Vultus have more than enough options and functionalities for beginners, which are not too complicated to get started with.