Refractor scopes - minimum spec?

I'm on the lookout for a refractor scope,definitely at the lower end of
the market.
What sort of spec should I be looking at?
I have not got great interest,so will not be sitting outside for hours,
but it would be nice to show the kids Saturns rings,and maybe the easier
to see deep space object (ring nebula?), goto/automated systems are not
really required.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Alan.

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hi Alan,

Either a 120mm or a 102mm chinese shorttube on a EQ3/2 mount might be
good buys.

http://www.sherwoods-photo.com/sky_w...atcher_fs.html

Don't skimp on the mount and get the 102mm AltAz though, make sure
it's one of the EQ options.


Gaz

On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 16:30:59 -0800, GazOC wrote:

Either a 120mm or a 102mm chinese shorttube on a EQ3/2 mount might be
good buys.

http://www.sherwoods-photo.com/sky_w...atcher_fs.html

Thanks,butthats a bit above my budget - I'm looking at a maximum of £200.
Telescope house are doing the Meade 2070 for £150 - £170 this weekend -
is it worth that much?
Or is it a £70 scope with £100 of Autostar?
Thanks
Alan.


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