# Amateur Astronomy: Which type of telescope should I start with?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 6, 2022, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amateur-astronomy-which-type-of-telescope-should-i-start-with/964064 "2022-05-06T10:49:13Z")\
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[Buying a telescope - In My Humble Opinion (IMHO) - Straight Dope Message Board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-telescope/847425)

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