TO MY MIND, the perfect beginner's telescope should be inexpensive and easy to use, yet sufficiently capable to remain a prized possession even after one acquires a great deal of experience and possibly additional telescopes. One design that meets these criteria is the Dobsonian reflector. But full-sized Dobs are heavy, bulky, and clumsy-looking, which is a psychological deterrent for many beginners and a practical problem for people who can't lift much or have limited storage space.
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