There are many different types of telescopes used to look at stars, but the most common are:
* Refracting telescopes: These use lenses to bend light and focus it on the eyepiece.
* Reflecting telescopes: These use mirrors to reflect light and focus it on the eyepiece.
There are also other types of telescopes, such as:
* Catadioptric telescopes: These use a combination of lenses and mirrors to focus light.
* Radio telescopes: These use antennas to collect radio waves from space.
The best type of telescope for looking at stars depends on what you want to observe and your budget.