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Originally Posted by GG Allin

Any more advice for a beginner telescope? Looking to spend roughly $300. Something for the wife and kids. Amazon options would be great, for quick delivery.

Got this one in the cart right now:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E5DVONO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

I started with something very similar to that. It was a good start.

I was going to suggest a dobsonian-style scope, but those are outside of your budget (price has gone up since my last purchase). THere are some table-top dobsonian scopes that I frequently see recommended as starter scopes.

Something like
https://smile.amazon.com/Zhumell-Portable-Altazimuth-Reflector-Telescope/dp/B07BRLSVWM/

or

https://smile.amazon.com/Zhumell-Portable-Altazimuth-Reflector-Telescope/dp/B07BR6G589/