I have a Meade telescope - they cater for everyone from the beginner to the dedicated. If you've only got a small telescope don't get too powerful a lense - the power really looses alot of light and you'll end up with a very dim image. It's much better to use a lower power lense and go for more open views. You not going to see a dim galaxy with a entry level scope, but you'll have great fun with a less powerful lense looking at Andromeda, the Orion Cluster and the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules etc etc.
To be honest you can see all of these things and get loads of enjoyment with just a good pair of binoculars mounted on a tripod.
Thanks Chinahand. I will pass this onto him
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