"Martin R. Howell" wrote in news:Xc2Xc.46312
:

send them back wrote:

What is a good first telescope (what manf.)?
with GPS or without?

A good first scope is a pair of 7 x 50 binoculars. These will keep you
learning and satisified (under moderately dark skies) for a long while.
A good second scope then would be a 6 inch reflector.

You know, I hear this often... but in my experience, if someone has their
little heart set on a shiny new telescope telling them to go out and buy
binoculars is generally not a satisfactory reponse. g

btw... 7x50 binoculars have too large an exit pupil for most people. 8x42
is probably a better choice.