flowerred.gif  You might want to look at a few of the Explore Scientifics achro-refractors.
Welcome to C/N! flowerred.gif  You might want to look at a few of the Explore Scientifics achro-refractors. The ES First Light 80mm on a EQ mount for $329 stands out. The scope offers a fully coated doublet at f/11.25 and a focal length of 900mm. It's a little over your budget but the mount looks pretty good. You have to watch out for wobbly mounts in the under $300 offerings. They can be a real hobby killer. Good luck with your choice! waytogo.gif