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"Hi, I would like to purchase my partner his first telescope for Christmas, and I am trying to research the different types of scopes but I am getting very confused!  I've previously looked into this as he very often says he would like one but have been put off by not have any knowledge about these.  Any help/advice would be much appreciated.     I am looking for a scope that will enable him to see the stars and planets etc (in some detail) ....I was originally looking for an 8\" reflector as to see any detail I believe this would be needed? Scopes that have been put forward so far are:- Skywatcher Explorer 130 Skywatcher Explorer 200P EQ5 (recommended as extras can be added once he becomes familiar with the system) Skywater Skyline 150 6\" scopes have been recommended, would these show any detail? I am prepared to pay up to £400, although don't want to blind him with science for his first scope so \"bigger and better\" may not necessarily be what is required at first...? Many thanks,  Angie \n"
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