Phillip Brown wrote:
PS: I know it's not 5", but the 3.1" Nester 80GT seems to be within my
budget and
a good beginner's computerized scope. What do you think of it? Basically I
just want to be able to see things like Andromeda and the rings on Saturn
fairly well - enough to give me a buzz and excite my girlfriend anyway

"Phillip Brown" wrote in message
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Hi, I live in the UK and am looking to purchase a good quality, good
value, computerized telescope. I have intermediate experience but
consider myself an amateur at present. I have used £800 binoculars with
image-stabiliser, but would prefer a telescope.

Looking for 5" or above so I get decent results, and it doesn't have to
hook into a computer, it could just be the keypad type on the side where I
enter the data.

My budget is around £200-£400. Is there a telescope that fits the bill
that is generally regarded as the best budget computerized telescope?

Thanks!




Go for the ETX-90, you should get one for under £400 and images will be
higher contrast than the 80GT

Andy