On Fri, 03 Oct 2003 03:06:39 GMT, "jm" ...reflected:

I am looking for a good entry, but not crappy, telescope that I can take
pictures with. It does not have to come with a computer to point and track,
but that sure would be nice. Thank you for advice.

Orion has some telescopes that might be worthwhile.

Here's one with which to get your feet wet...

http://www.telescope.com/shopping/pr...iProductID=374

But understand that this would perhaps be the barest minimum, and
it may require some work on your part to get it just right.

Then there's a Parks 8" f/5 on a Vixen GP-DX equatorial mounting,
and at least at the fair-to-middling point of a desirable setup.

Always remember, you can NEVER research enough before making
that final purchase.

Alan