"bill kline" wrote in message
om...
I'm considering getting a Meade ETX series Astro Telescope and was
looking for some feedback as to which one to buy or even another mfg.
The use will be for my father-in-law mainly, so once set up it ideally
needs to be "user friendly". I'm no rocket sceintist, but after some
brief research I think I can get this set up for him to use.
He has always wanted a telescope and now has the scratch to invest in
one, so I want to make sure he is getting what he wants.
Any suggestions are welcome.
TIA

I have an ETX-90 and an Orion 8-inch Dob. I use the ETX more than the
Dob -- but --only because of my observing site -- to get away from the
parking lot lights, I must haul the Dob a quarter mile. On most nights, I
end up setting up the ETX on the balcony and taking a quick look.

The ETX requires careful set up and alignment for the GO-TO to be on target.

A lot depends on how comfortable your FIL is with computers and gadgets.

I recommend a small Dob, a pair of binos, and a couple of good books:
-- "Turn Left at Orion"
-- "Skywatching", by David Levy.


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Joe S.