On Sat, 30 Aug 2003 19:51:01 +0100, "Larry"
wrote:

Thanks for your advice

If I wait a few months, I could get my budget up and combine it with
christmas money from relatives - I could probably budget for around
£200-250 - is there any good beginner scopes for this price? Or should I
look into second hand?

Larry


Looking for a used scope is a good way to go, if you later find
interest wanes you can sell it again for little financial loss. Also,
you will get a telescope you could not otherwise afford. An 8"
reflector will keep you interested for many years with what it can
show you, that is what I would aim for. The new price for such an
instrument would be around £500, and expect to pay about 2/3 that
price for a used one (depends on what extras are included).

ChrisH

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