The Best Telescope for BEGINNERS (Visual Astronomy) 

I remember looking at my very first planet, Jupiter, with it's 4 brightest moons, 127/1000 mm Newtonian reflector telescope, I kept smiling for the next 2 hours non stop, one of the best feelings ever.. Then I observed the Pleiades cluster, Andromeda, and then I fell in love, for me there is no better hobby than stargazing with a scope..

I can't believe some people called you a fake! The word ignorant is too good for them!

As the newbie know-nothing, and an old fart at that, you've been a true inspiration to me. I've maintained a lifelong love of photography, though without any training or self-education, I've still managed to find my way to astrophotography. Unfortunately, living on a fixed disabled Vietnam veteran's pension, I could never afford the equipment you have, just watching your videos have been an eye-opening, exciting adventure for me. Thank you for opening a whole new world to me!

I visited our local planetarium in the 6th grade 70 years ago. After a long career as a chemist at the University, I’ve now decided to go back to my first love…astronomy. Thank you for your introduction. I can’t wait to learn more and order my first scope.

I remember seeing Saturn for the first time and it was by accident, the words that came out of my mouth in front of my dad weren't the best chosen words, but he laughed it off because I was so excited. I also experienced looking at the Ring Nebula for the first time this summer and I was on the verge of tears. It's amazing how looking up can change everything.

I shall remember my first night with a telescope looking at the moon and then jupiter for the rest of my life. The emotion in this video is so powerful and relatable. Thank you Trevor. 2 years obsessed with astronomy thanks to your channel

I'm 42 and I've had a love affair with astronomy my whole life but never been able to do it. I don't have a garden or garage and i work a day job on the city meaning i can't stay up through the night. As a teenager i used to go and sit in the local park at night with a pair of binoculars and a star map. Most nights i go to bed listening to videos about neutron stars or quantum mechanics. Maybe one day I'll be in a better position to enjoy this incredible hobby.

One of our members bought a Meade 8" Dob at a garage sale for $30, because the person that sold it "couldn't get it to work." He brought it to a meeting, and we collimated it. Excellent scope. $30 and five minutes with a laser. Oh... To be in the right place at the right time.

Nailed It !! I remember my fist telescope, a some 60mm typical refractor that looked amazing but gave every star a "beautifull" tail, like a comet but better....lol, yes, can your scope to that..? lol. BUT I loved it. I was out there every night. It was a honeymoon that lasted for years..... and in some ways im still there as a child. I used to drool over all the Telescope adds listed in the national geographic that came from the US, I was in Australia. I even wrote to Celestron for a brochure, and they sent it. I was sooooooo wrapped with them to get a brochure direct from the USA. And just drooled over every page. Amazing times when you can just go out there and watch. LOVE IT and you nailed it. One day I will own something like the scopes you have but for now ill enjoy it with my binoculars and little 80mm f5 scope......a nice ebay snag. Keep these vids coming......this video will stay with me for a long time Thank You !!

It "didn't feel fifty pounds" because of the adrenaline rush from excitement......

I remember the first time looking through a hobby level telescope, at the moon, and embarrassing myself by saying "wow, it's like it's just floating there"...

I recently bought a stellalyra 8 inch dob as my first scope.I used a 20mm eyepiece and decided to look at what I thought was a bright star.I couldn’t believe my eyes as it was Jupiter and four moons.I could even see the bands.I will never forget my first time using my dobsonian!

Just under $500 for those of you wondering how much this beaut costs. I'm impressed, I thought it'd cost a couple thousands.

Looking at something as simple as the moon through a telescope for the first time can be a magical experience. We see it so often that we don't even really think about it, but when you're viewing it magnified through a scope, suddenly there's depth to the craters and individual shadows, it's almost like you're actually seeing it for the first time.

I want a telescope so bad I’ve been watching so many videos but they’re so expensive especially if you’re a college student

Every once in a while you find an absolute gem of a RU-vid channel. I just have with this one. It was the last couple of minutes that sealed the deal, you've got a really nice way about you and you're obviously passionate about the hobby. Great video and thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Regards from North East Scotland 👍🏻

I love this channel! And I love the passion that you bring forth for Astronomy. Your expertise/experience is obvious but your passion is what makes this channel a must see everytime that you post are new video. Great work!!!

It looks like a mortar tbh. 😂

Great video. My first scope was a 50mm Tasco refractor. Great for moon and planets. Nearly 50 yea s later I got a 10" DOB. Andromeda, Orion Nebula....absolutely breath taking! I totally agree; the 8" DOB is a fantastic first telescope.

I just ordered one for my wife's Birthday. Your video was heartfelt and we are looking forward to using it.

I have a 6" Saxon (GSO clone) and LOVE it. I can't go bigger cos of back problems and lifting limits. Anything larger won't fit in my car either if I wanna travel to a dark sky site.

I watched this video a few times and was convinced by Trevor that an 8" dob was a perfect fit. However, AD8 was back ordered and so was the Zhumell Z8. Searched surrounding states and found the Z8 for $275. The guy that I bought it from from was very kind. He brought a 4" Bushnell go-to telescope and asked me if I wanted that too! Both in mint condition. Bought a couple of new wide FOV eyepieces from Gary at Russell Optics and headed to my local Observation park. I viewed Saturn, Jupiter, the Lagoon Nebula and finally the Andromeda galaxy...what a night. Love the 8" dobsonian and now planning my targets weekly. I agree the 8" size is as big as I can transport on a regular basis. Thanks for the inspiration Trevor!

I just wanted to thank you so much for this video. A year or two ago, I decided to do something that I'd meant to do for about the last 30 years - namely, get started with amateur astronomy. I had looked through binoculars for a while, and decided that I was ready for a telescope...but what kind? So many choices, and me with no idea what I was doing. I stumbled across this video, and your enthusiasm was absolutely infectious. Shortly thereafter, I purchased my own 8" Dobsonian (a Zhumell Z8), and I've been watching the skies with it for about the last 10 months, and I love it! Thank you for such a great video, such a great explanation, and for helping me start on my amateur astronomy path!

I am retired and bored, so about a month ago I put star gazer on my phone and stood outside for over an hour looking at the night sky. I got very excited being able to look at Mars and know I was looking at Mars. Fast forward a few weeks and here I am now and I am getting this for Christmas. Last Christmas I got a VR headset and was fairly excited/anxious while waiting for Christmas to arrive, that aside, this is the most excited I have been for Christmas since I was a kid. Cant wait to look through that telescope!!!!

Your passion really comes through in this video. Great job

Ok, you're enthusiasm and sincerity sold me, just ordered it!

I just bought it. It is back ordered. I have waited for over a month. I was told it probably will be shipped next week

I've had the 10" version of that dob for some years now, its my 3rd telescope after upgrading from my first 4.5" reflector and then an 8" dobsonian, which back then were sold under the Zhumell brand, all I can say is I love those dobs, both optical and mechanical quality is unbeatable at that price!

My first telescope had a much smaller aperture than this one and although I still fell in love with the hobby and used it for over 3 years, I have this model now and I am jealous of any newcomer who takes this guy's advice! I am only now starting to see how bright the Orion nebula actually is, and although Saturn isn't even a particularly great target this time of year, I still can see it better and clearer than I ever did with a 90mm refractor. Comparing my first scope to this, the portability buff and cost savings weren't really worth it, and it's hard to say whether a manual EQ mount or a manual AZ is better overall.

Just need to get yourself down to Aus or NZ to see the better half of the universe :)

Just recently found your website and have been learning about your deep sky astrophotography. You're a very thorough and good teacher. My main telescope is an Orion Skyquest XT8 which I have heavily modified. Everything you've said about 8 inch Dobsonians is true; they are great telescopes to star hop and learn the night sky with. Keep on making awesome videos.

Hi Trevor. I have been a traditional hobbiest photographer for years (mostly portraiture and landscapes/nature ) with a deep interest in astronomy and space exploration since I was a kid and bolstered after the first time I read Sagan's Cosmos. I had never really considered combining these two interests beyond the occasional Milky Way or Moon shot. I always assumed the 'real thing' was beyond my grasp. Now as an adult with a couple kids of my own, the spark was re-ignited when my wife's parents brought her childhood toy telescope to my home around the holidays for my children to play with. I guess I never realized how accessible getting into a _real_ telescope could be. I came across this video after a few days of research and decided to take the plunge on your recommendation. I lucked out in that the day after the scope arrived I got a nice clear and cold night and took her for a spin. I decided the Orion Nebula would be my first target. As I'm sure many others understand, that first time of looking into the eyepiece and seeing a real nebula, right there, in real time, its photons hitting my eyeball... well, it was breathtaking. I absolutely felt like a kid again, with that awe-inspiring sense of wonder that usually only a child can experience. Thank you for the inspiration, your channel is a blessing! Seeing the remarkable images you're able to capture has me really thinking hard about considering the equipment to get into Deep Sky imaging in the not-to-distant future; the perfect confluence of art and science.

You seem to be such a nice person with a genuine love for stargazing. Respect!

Kind of understand how you feel. Drove to Missouri to see the solar eclipse with my family. The moment of totality it felt like I could reach up and touch the sun and moon. Almost a spiritual experience.

I had a Meade SC 4" a long time ago and have always wanted to get back into it more seriously, but can never seem to pull the trigger on it. But your passion for this activity is truly infectious and so I think I'm going to have to stop procrastinating and just do it. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos!

Great video Trevor. I just recently got a 10” Apertura dob as my first telescope. This video really helped me make my decision and I can say I am just blown away. It is truly life changing to be able to see the rings of Saturn and the bands of Jupiter with your own eyes.

I'm new to telescopes and astronomy and wanted to get into it. I didn't know what telescope to get and this video sold me on it. I'll buy it as soon as possible and start!

You make pursuing this passion so much easier for beginners. Thank you for sharing this.

Finally someone who do not only talk about the equipment ---- but the experience and feeling of gazing at the stars. I just ordered my telescope - nothing particularly expensive, just enough to enjoy it - and I am just not so into the equipment thing. Just want enough to give nice experiences. I'm so looking forward to it arriving here!! I will subscribe to you. Thank you for this!

I just gotta say man, your enthusiasm choked me up a couple times there. As a boy, I always wanted a telescope but our family could never afford one, so the passion I had for the stars fell out pretty quickly. I've always looked up and wanted to see more and a few times in life I've gotten a chance to look through some crappy walmart style telescopes and even a few decent spotting scopes, but always had to step away from them knowing I'd never look through em again. But about a week ago, after 40+ years, I bought one of these AND I DON'T GET IT FOR ANOTHER MONTH!!! Seeing you talk about this thing is truly moving, I can't imagine what it would do for a kid that still whole heartedly gets excited over things. Thanks bud, for sparking wonder in an old man (or aging anyway) and giving me the opportunity to actually get excited over something again for the first time in decades.

GREAT VIDEO! Very dedicated and inspirational man. Thank you.

Awesome! As a Newtonian fan, you nailed it! Affordable light bucket is a great choice. I started with a 6" 47 years ago....

I have been watching your vids for some time now and I have always been interested in space. I finally decided it was a good time to buy a dobsonian for myself. Now I can really look up and pursue my passion for space. Just wanted to say thanks for the vids and this was a big help! Space is the best thing you could ever look at and it is wonderful and full of mysteries!

I purchased my first telescope a few weeks ago and went with the Zhumell Z8 for the same features that scope has. I'm 60 y/o and viewed Jupiter and Saturn with my own eyes for the first time in my life and was blown away.. Was also able to view Comet Neowise and what a view it was.... Thanks for all your video's they are a great help Trevor...

Bro, beautiful video. The way you expressed how it feels to see what you see through the lens yourself is exactly how I feel. I'm using a $50 cheap Walmart Celestron, and I'm ordering this AD8 right now. Last night I saw Jupiter, and finding it was exactly that feeling especially with the shaky telescope I have. My first experience ever was Saturn- absolutely stunned me. Thank you for taking the time to post such an informative and passionate video!

Just ordered an Orion 8944 SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope can't wait !!!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It’s my first time at this channel and I have to say that you have a very personable appeal because of your genuinely passionate love for astronomy. So what if a few people said your first video was faked. I would never suspect that after watching this video. Keep up the great work, and please don’t change. I also think it’s great that your family seems to be included...very heartwarming. I have just subscribed.

Love your passion for the hobby and your channel! My wife and boys ordered me an 8” Dobsonian for Fathers Day, can’t wait until it arrives! I did order myself a zoom eyepiece another RU-vidr recommended as well. Been wanting a decent astronomical telescope my whole life. Always been fascinated with the night sky (usually stumbling over something when I’m walking my dogs) and have only binoculars and my naked eyes to take it in.

Wow Trevor the end was soooooo emotional!!!!! I could feel it!!!! I know what you mean! Stay tuned Trevor. We love you!

How i connect canon m50 to this to take photos?

I remember looking at Jupiter and Saturn for the first time through a telescope. It was a 70 mm refractor and it showed me and my family the bands of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. We all went "WOW!" when peeking through the eyepiece. It was (and still is) an incredible feeling. Then I got a 130 mm tabletop dobsonian, which taught me to navigate the night sky and showed me quite a lot, and now, this past weekend, I got an Apertura AD8. I got to use it for the first time on Saturday night. Wow, just wow! Incredible views. I completely understand your excitement, Trevor. I've been a long-time fan of your channel and your astrophotography work. Thanks for sharing this video. Clear skies!

Thanks for the great content and advice Trevor. Just bought my first telescope, a Dobson 8". I'm really looking forward to get into astrophotography as well, can't wait to look at the stars! Clear Skies and keep up the good work!

Good production! Good content, good editing, good music. I like :)

Got to love the RetroWave, best vibe for this. ;)

Trevor your Dog Rudi is adorable! He's so laid back and when you stroke him and hug him/show him love, it's heart melting to watch. I'm a huge animal lover, so whenever i see people looking after and loving there pets ( Members of their Family ) it makes me so happy. Thank you for being such a great Daddy to Rudi. God Bless You, Wife, Rudi and Family Sir.

I sincerely bought this dobsonian because of this video. My wife’s and daughters reaction to seeing Saturn was well worth all the money and research. Thanks again for making this and convincing me to take the plunge.

Late to find this. Never mind the critics. Keep doing and sharing what you enjoy.

If I can see a galaxy far far away with this, but I can't see a nude beach way over in France, then the world must be round right?

Thanks for the intro. 'Been viewing for 60+ years and still get that 'high' from it. 'Have scopes from 50mm to 17.5". All, including the smallest apetures inspire. I moved to Az from the midwest. Clear most of the nights and comfortable. Skies are getting brighter (booo!). Thanks again!

This video sold me on the apertura. I went with the AD10, but your video sent me on the path toward it. I’ve wanted to get one for years, but had no idea what to get at the time. I have 3 kids, all under 12. The AD10 has done a great job of getting them excited about astronomy. You making this particular video really helped me and my family. Your effort is appreciated.

I'm getting this for Christmas!! It looks amazing and simple

This is going to be my next scope. Just waiting for them to be restocked! Own the meade 130 and 127 Polaris.

I started with an 8" Orion dob loaned to me from my club (Hot Springs Village Stargazers), finding Saturn and M13 really hooked me. I couldn't agree more with your recommendation of this scope to start. It is so easy and simple plus teaches you how to find objects which makes you learn the night sky.

Hi Trevor, I just discovered your channel about a month ago and I am now obsessed with astrophotography! It's so amazing I find myself in awe watching. I'm too poor to be able to do anything with my new found obsession, but I shall live it through your videos for now and start saving up... Maybe one day! Clear skies!

I took some surprisingly good images through my 8" dob--lunar images were sharp. Ofcourse it helped alot using a televue Panoptic!

I'd also add, don't use any form of cheat like the Orion Intellescope system so you're using star charts, and maybe adding a Telrad finder. A 2" Explore Scientific ultra wide field eyepiece is a good thing too.

This guy has an infectious enthusiasm and genuine love of astronomy. Watching this video has contributed to me buying a Dobsonian telescope. It hasn't arrived yet but I am looking forward to getting started and hopefully experiencing some of the amazing sights out beyond our beautiful planet.

I love your passion man, the stars are amazing I'm constantly driving out of the city to stargaze but I've never had a telescope. I came across your channel because I was looking at astrophotography and potentially getting into it. This video was amazing man thank you.

When you watch this channel and want to try it out, but then you remember you live at 69° North and it doesnt get dark before october again

I recently had my life changed significantly by seeing Jupiter through a telescope at a public viewing session. That was at the World Science Festival in Brisbane in March 2018, I will never forget that night. Found your channel while researching what should be my 1st telescope, with an 8" dob being the top candidate by far. This video confirms that without a doubt in my mind, & I am so fking excited. Gaining a serious interest in the stars/science/space programs has irreversibly changed my life + perspective, this shit is pure fire. Thanks for your great video(s) mate

My first telescope was a 5” Newtonian on a manual eq mount. I was shocked to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings around Saturn. A few months later, I bought an Orion 8” on a Dobsonian mount and was blown away. It took me forever, but I observed star clusters, the Ring and Dumbbell Nebulae as well as the Andromeda Galaxy. My wife endured me sitting in the backyard for hours to catch a glimpse of a deep sky object. I was even able to image several planets. I’m working on getting a goto EQ mount so I can get some good Astro images. The 8” newt is indeed the best investment for observing the night sky!

My AD8 is on its way, and I couldn't be more excited. Thank you for this great, thorough walkthrough and for your obvious love for the science and art.

Love your videos keep it up.

Stumbled on to this video and now I'm $450 poorer. Can't wait for it to arrive!

I've always been in awe of the night sky, but never made anything of it, until I became a Dad. Recently my little boy just turned 1, and over the course of his first year here on Earth, we have gazed with our eyes upon the night sky. We both love it. Just the other day, headed home from work at 0500, I noticed a very thin finger nail of a moon with a very bright object next to it. When I got home, I Googled what it was. Turns out Venus made her appearance along side the moon (8/14-8/16). I of course had to show my son what I had seen, and he loved it. It's one of the perfect bonding experiences for him and I. I told my wife that I will be finding a telescope and some books so that we can take it that step further. I just want to say thank you for a very well made video. I truly think you are a genuine guy with a strong passion, and show true emotion. I definitely cannot wait to see for myself. You've earned my sub. Thank you!

You sold me! I went online after first watching your video and have had my AD8 for about a month now. I've played with 2 toy scopes over the years a Tasco 8V cat-newtonian and a Celestron 130astromaster (do not buy) on a poor mount. I didn't know what I was missing and everyone that has come over to look has been equally blown-away. Right now Jupiter and Saturn are very close together and even though they are close to the horizon, they are beautiful right out of the box. Thank you for the great recommendation.

Looking over this package and, if the optical quality of the primary is good, this telescope is a real bargain. You don't find such an impressive array of accessories with competing models at this price point. Dual speed Crayford focuser, 2" wide-field Plossl eyepiece, 8X50 finder, cooling fan and a laser collimator. It can't get any better. The big finder, a good starchart and/or Stellarium on a 'scope-side laptop will have you star hopping to deep sky wonders like an old pro in short order. Commercial telescopes like this just didn't exist when I built my first telescope (a 6" Newtonian on a pipe-thread alt-az mount) back in 1966. Kind of makes me envious of folks that are getting started in the hobby today. Folks, if you're starting out in the hobby or just looking for a portable, easy-to-use light bucket to add to your collection, jump on this. Even though I have telescopes that outstrip this one in terms of aperture or technical features, I'm sorely tempted to get one for myself. Trevor, thanks for the "heads-up" on this one.

Please don’t worry about what the ignorant idiots on the internet comment. Please! They do not have the capacity to understand astrophotography. Please keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

I just went through your link and purchased an ad12 apertura dobsonian for 1299.00! I can't wait for it to arrive. So excited!

You’re videos have inspired me, man! Was thinking about getting a telescope, and sure enough you have a video on that too!

Only about an hour to go now! :D I want to see some member badges and custom emoji's in the chat!!

I can’t believe there are people who still believe the earth is flat and there is no such thing as space. The world is too good for them!

The 4.5” Newtonian was my first scope too and seeing Saturn for the first time was mind blowing. I got mine at Costco but it came on an EQ Mount with autostar. It was tricky to set up and I ended up taking off the go to motors. But I always wanted a dobsonian Mount because its so simple and organic. Well now costco is selling the 10” truss tube dobsonians for only $599 so I upgraded and wow what a difference that it. It’s so challenging and fun to Star hop. Took me an hour jumping from 4-10 magnitude stars in Aquarius but I located Ceres and Neptune for the first time and it was so satisfying. I think the truss tube dobsonians are just a tad bit more difficult for beginners but I love the big aperture and how it fold down very compact. I think the 8” dob is a good match for portability and ease of set up for beginners and you probably won’t have to Collimate every time like a truss dob. Good review. But for people looking for the largest aperture in a high quality set up at a great value. Check out that explorer scientific 10” truss tube dob that costco has right now on their online store. The mirror box is about 40lbs but i found it easy enough to transport and it fits in a small car trunk easily for going to a dark sky. Clear skies.

I just assembled my Orion XT-8” Dobsonian telescope this week and had some amazing experiences. I live in Southern California about 50 miles east of Los Angeles. While looking at the moon in the western sky just after sunrise I had a passenger jetliner out of LAX or John Wayne airport fly right thru my eyepiece and perfectly across the moon diagonally south to north as it ascended into the morning sky. I pulled back from the eyepiece in complete surprise and watched it continue to climb for a bit. What a wonderful treat. Thank you for sharing your presentation with us. It was well done. Newly subscribed from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Take care.

Others: oh no.. I need a philips screw driver Me: oh yeah! A reason to whip out my Leatherman!

I was asked to help a college professor do a star party with his large astronomy class. He had a 10 inch sct with go to capability. I brought my 8 and 10 inch dobs. I learned over the years how to star hop my way through the night skies before star hopping was a popular term. The professor couldn’t get his go to, to, uh, well, go to. I stayed very busy the whole evening. After the students thinned out the professor came over and asked if I could find M13. I went straight to it. After several other requests the professor asked me how I am able to do that. I simply stated, “I don’t have a go to.”

Brother this is as real as it gets. I got a telescope for Christmas I'm a beginner. I watched the moon and its awesome. It's a great experience.

Because of this channel i asked my father to use his telescope he bought at costco. A Celestron powerseeker. My first time looking at the moon (in my 30's) i literally cried. Today, UPS pulled up with my first official Telescope, a Apertura AD8, because of this video. I can't wait to set it up tonight, go in my backyard with it and get this emotional, thanks Trevor.

I just ordered my Apertura last night, I can't wait for it to arrive.

Trevor, did you notice the meteor? At 12.30 just a few seconds after pointing out Mars, just beside the roof a meteor fly's by. Great vid

At last an astronomy video that talks about the feeling of watching the sky. Congrats and Thanks.

I was lucky enough to have a 14 inch reflector as my fist scope at university . It was initially all visual and then tracked photos onto slides. No photoshop post processing or stacking. I loved it. We worked on twos and my scope partner is my close friend years later. Great video Trevor . Paul (UK)

I understand that astronomy is an expensive hobby and people can't afford the best. However, more times than not, people end up wanting to buy bigger and better. Which ends up costing far more than if you just waited and saved up to buy the best to begin with. You are never going to get better pictures than what have already been taken with the hubble or other ground based telescope far better than anything you can ever have. Which is why people want to keep buying bigger and better. Hoping to get the same great pictures taken by telescopes bigger than your house

Timestamps for everybody in a hurry: 01:10 🔭 Telescopes offer unforgettable celestial views. 04:17 🌌 Adequate aperture enhances night sky appreciation. 05:12 🪐 Beginners benefit from 8-inch Dobsonian telescopes. 09:15 🌙 Aperture AD8 includes essential accessories. 14:19 🌠 Manual telescopes offer a rewarding experience.

Just got my AD8, took your advise and bought as my fist Telescope, I cant belive how in Detail I can see the moon, and craters. cant wait to keep exploring. Thanks for the info very helffull.

Just so you know, I ordered the Apertura AD8 yesterday. I should have it before the end of the week. Also ordered a small step stool like you are using with it. I ordered it purely off of what you demonstrated in this video! I don’t have an interest in astrophotography at this time; I prefer just viewing and slewing, learning the sky without Go-To, etc. so I think this will be a great scope for me.

16:10 Sabes que estás realmente enamorado de algo, cuando se te terminan las palabras para describirlo... You know when you really love something, when you run out of words to describe it...

I am saving $ to get a Sky-Watcher DOB 8" collapsible 👍👍👍👍 🔭

Thanks Trevor, that was wonderful. It is so inspiring to see someone so excited over a telescope. I had a homemade Newtonian when I was a boy, during the Apollo missions era. Takes me back. Thanks mate. Cheers

Very good and informative video for anyone considering getting into astronomy. Took my first moon photo recently with a camera and zoom lens and although the image is small, there is good detail. It made me want to know how I could see more detail, larger and sharper images. Thanks for this introduction.