I just saw the following advertisement this weekend (March 29th 2026) and it caught my attention. A 130mm GoTo portable Dobsonian for $495 which includes two eyepieces and a red dot finder. This could make for a great beginner telescope, as the GoTo mount makes finding deep-objects really easy. And the collapsable design makes it very convenient when transporting the telescope.

This telescope would also be excellent for the most advanced, and with many telescopes, due to the size and portability.