Each individual has their own idea as to what telescope TYPE is best for newcomers to astronomy. Would you recommend a refractor, a reflector, or a compound telescope like a MAK or an SCT?

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Each individual has their own idea as to what telescope TYPE is best for newcomers to astronomy. Would you recommend a refractor, a reflector, or a compound telescope like a MAK or an SCT?

I recommend a refractor for newbies.	5 (27.78%)

I recommend a reflector for newbies.	8 (44.44%)

Maksutov's or Schmidt-Cassegrains rule, and I recommend one of these.	5 (27.78%)

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