✔ I want a beginner telescope: Refractor or Reflector ✔ I want a rugged telescope that requires
little or no maintenance: Refractor ✔ I want to also observe
objects on earth (e.g. birds): Refractor or Compound ✔ I want to view faint,
deep sky objects: Reflector or Compound ✔ I want the best image quality: Reflector or Compound ✔ I want the biggest bang for my buck (high value): Reflector ✔ I want to do astrophotography: Compound