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Hey guys, I'm totally new to this, someone gave me a reflecting telescope as above for free but it's missing the eyepiece and the finderscope. I started looking into getting the missing pieces and what they would cost me, but apparently there are many different options. The same telescope is listed on Amazon for $100 and comes brand new with 3 eyepieces SR4, H12 and H20 and a red dot finder. Am I correct to assume it would cost me more than $100 or about the same to get these missing parts alone? Are there better components I can get instead of the standard ones it comes with and is it worth investing in them, or is this telescope basically a piece of junk and I shouldn't bother, just skip to buying a better one? I'm obviously a novice, but wouldn't want to get stuck with something too basic once start to get more into it. What would you do? Appreciate any piece of advice!
BARSKA 525 Power 70076 Starwatcher
in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
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Thank you all so much for the feedback. After giving it some more thought and doing more research I think I have my mind set on Dobsonian Apertura AD8. I keep reading this is the best telescope there is for a beginner. Do you guys agree? Any reason to rather buy a different one within this budget?