A.Lee wrote:
Occasional use in the back garden, then get a refractor, they really are
point and see.
Reflectors are a little more tricky - the mirrors have to be aligned to
get perfect vision, once done, it should stay true for a long time, so
long as it isnt banged around.If you have the patience to do this
occasionally, then a reflector will be fine for you, if you just want to
go out and see something once a fortnight, then a refractor is better.

The plus points of reflectors are that you get a bigger scope than the
equivalent priced refractor, there are less lenses in a reflector, so
quality is likely to be a little higher as well.
Alan.


Just lurking on the thread, but have to say what an excellent response
Alan, makes it very clear for those who don't yet have a scope and are
thinking of buying one. I may just get into this astronomy lark after all!.

John