Orion 8944 SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope Perhaps the best beginner Dobsonian reflector telescope you can buy - big 6" aperture at an amazing price A beginner may use a 60mm telescope for a few months or years before deciding they need to upgrade to a better telescope - a 6" Dobsonian will give you a lifetime of wonderful views Simple navigation and no need to polar align makes this Dobsonian reflector telescope extremely ease to use for the whole family The 6" diameter f/8 parabolic mirror is fantastic for Moon and planetary views, and also has enough light grasp for deep-sky viewing of nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters The stable Dobsonian base provides a vibration free image even when viewing at a high powers, and features smooth enough motions to make tracking of celestial objects a breeze