I use a tasco startracker for my portable scope, they are great and very
similar to the celestrons and very portable unless you are going to be
hiking to the campsite! They also offer an automated goto computerized mount
that takes alot of the guesswork out of locating objects. These scopes are
great for beginers and intermediate users for portable scopes. If you are
going to be hiking I agree on the high powered binos!
Joe

"Steven C." wrote in message
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Arer the Mini GiantT 56mm and 63mm Binoculars from Orion good binoculars
for
looking at the stars?


"Steven C." wrote in message
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I'm planning on going camping in Yellowstone and wanted to get a telescope
to bring with me. What to be able to look at planet and stars and spend
under $300. I have never had a telescope before. I'm an engineer so I'm
so
what mechically inclined but would like easy setup.

If this is not the right news group can you point me in the right
direction.

Thanks