Whether to buy a telescope is Startron 80eq or 127eq, please help.

80EQ is a refracting telescope, and 127EQ is reflecting telescope.

Refractive aperture is relatively small, focal length is relatively long, and the realization multiple is relatively high, which is more suitable for seeing a single planet and details, but it is convenient to maintain and simple to operate. Low-end refractors are relatively cheaper and more suitable for novices.

Reflective type has the advantages of large aperture, short focal length and relatively low realization multiple, which is more suitable for looking at a large area of starry sky and has a large observation field, but it needs to be painted once every five years.

The realization multiple mentioned above is relative. The magnification of an astronomical telescope is directly related to the eyepiece. Every standard eyepiece is different and cannot be generalized. For beginners, it is still recommended to choose refraction.

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