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Hmm, under $200?

The Starblast 4.5" is a decent scope for $180.

For slightly more ($250), a better scope would be a 6" dobsonian.

If you get a cheapish one from Walmart or something like that, you're likely to be getting junk that'll be more frustrating than anything else. Most folks say that if the box advertises the magnification (600x, 500x, etc...., that you should probably stay away).

Those are both reflectors.

These would be decent small refractors.

Celestron 70mm $130

Orion 70mm $140

Have any specific questions?

I think that Pazazu is our resident expert. (or is that Pazuzu, I can never remember)