Orion

Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian

Quite possibly the most-recommended beginner telescope in the US market. The 8-inch (203mm) aperture gives a genuine light-gathering advantage over 130mm and 150mm scopes — open clusters fill the field, globular clusters resolve into stars from suburban skies, and the Orion Nebula reveals structure that smaller scopes only hint at. Simple enough to use confidently, big enough to be genuinely impressive, and affordable enough to justify the purchase. An essential scope for any telescope site targeting US buyers.