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Recommendations for beginner telescope
I'm looking for something inititally for looking at mars, but I'll be
looking at nebulae and galaxies too later on. I was hoping to spend about 500-600AUD (about 300US). I'd really appreciate some suggestions (even about types would help) Geth |
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Recommendations for beginner telescope
Please Read This First:
Telescope Buyers FAQ http://home.inreach.com/starlord -- "In this universe the night was falling,the shadows were lengthening towards an east that would not know another dawn. But elsewhere the stars were still young and the light of morning lingered: and along the path he once had followed, man would one day go again." Arthur C. Clarke, The City & The Stars SIAR www.starlords.org Bishop's Car Fund http://www.bishopcarfund.Netfirms.com/ Freelance Writers Shop http://www.freelancewrittersshop.netfirms.com Telescope Buyers FAQ http://home.inreach.com/starlord "gethin" wrote in message om... I'm looking for something inititally for looking at mars, but I'll be looking at nebulae and galaxies too later on. I was hoping to spend about 500-600AUD (about 300US). I'd really appreciate some suggestions (even about types would help) Geth --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.504 / Virus Database: 302 - Release Date: 7/24/03 |
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Recommendations for beginner telescope
Looking for something more? I have a 24 f4 (Nova -optics) portable
truss type for sale.....Really sees Mars great!! Also great on DSO's ......near photographic quality on Whirlpool, M-13, 27, whatever. But it's not a 'beginners' scope and it certainly is more than 300 USD....more like 5995 USD. Just a thought. Scope was replaced by a 30 inch portable truss, and is only 6 years old. Clear Skies, Tom Whiting gethin wrote: I'm looking for something inititally for looking at mars, but I'll be looking at nebulae and galaxies too later on. I was hoping to spend about 500-600AUD (about 300US). I'd really appreciate some suggestions (even about types would help) Geth |
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Recommendations for beginner telescope
bwhiting wrote:
Looking for something more? I have a 24 f4 (Nova -optics) portable truss type for sale.....Really sees Mars great!! Also great on DSO's .....near photographic quality on Whirlpool, M-13, 27, whatever. But it's not a 'beginners' scope and it certainly is more than 300 USD....more like 5995 USD. Just a thought. Scope was replaced by a 30 inch portable truss, and is only 6 years old. Tom, Reflecting on an earlier post re keeping our economy healthy, I applaud your consumtion and it's benefit to the rest of us! Sounds like a case of "aperture fever" g; how long will 30" be enough? Phil |
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Recommendations for beginner telescope
After you read the below FAQ so that you understand what's important in a
telescope, check out the following link for a nice 6" DOB at $249 with 2 nice Plossl eyepieces: http://modernthought.com/dsh6.html I just bought one of these a few week ago, and am very pleased with it. I have several other (and larger) scopes, but this is by far the best bang-for-the-buck scope I've ever had. I keep it out on my back deck during stretches of nice weather so it's always right there. Just this morning, I took a 5 minute break on the way out of the house when I noticed Mars right above the trees. The 9mm eyepiece that came with it gave me a very nice view. The early morning air was very stable, and there was plenty of detail visible - a great way to begin the day. Good luck in your search, -Wade "Starlord" wrote in message ... Please Read This First: Telescope Buyers FAQ http://home.inreach.com/starlord -- "In this universe the night was falling,the shadows were lengthening towards an east that would not know another dawn. But elsewhere the stars were still young and the light of morning lingered: and along the path he once had followed, man would one day go again." Arthur C. Clarke, The City & The Stars SIAR www.starlords.org Bishop's Car Fund http://www.bishopcarfund.Netfirms.com/ Freelance Writers Shop http://www.freelancewrittersshop.netfirms.com Telescope Buyers FAQ http://home.inreach.com/starlord "gethin" wrote in message om... I'm looking for something inititally for looking at mars, but I'll be looking at nebulae and galaxies too later on. I was hoping to spend about 500-600AUD (about 300US). I'd really appreciate some suggestions (even about types would help) Geth --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.504 / Virus Database: 302 - Release Date: 7/24/03 |
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Recommendations for beginner telescope
"Wade A. Hilmo" wrote in message ... After you read the below FAQ so that you understand what's important in a telescope, check out the following link for a nice 6" DOB at $249 with 2 nice Plossl eyepieces: http://modernthought.com/dsh6.html I just bought one of these a few week ago, and am very pleased with it. I have several other (and larger) scopes, but this is by far the best bang-for-the-buck scope I've ever had. I keep it out on my back deck during stretches of nice weather so it's always right there. Just this morning, I took a 5 minute break on the way out of the house when I noticed Mars right above the trees. The 9mm eyepiece that came with it gave me a very nice view. The early morning air was very stable, and there was plenty of detail visible - a great way to begin the day. snip I would add that the same scope in an 8'' is only $50.00 more and gathers a lot more then $50 of light. It's worth the step up. BV. |
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Recommendations for beginner telescope
I would add that the same scope in an 8'' is only $50.00 more and gathers a
lot more then $50 of light. It's worth the step up. BV. That would be my choice. jon |
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Recommendations for beginner telescope
I totally agree that the 8" is worth the extra $50.
I got the 6" because it is quite a bit smaller (just the right height for my 7 year old son, who will be the primary user). Also, I already have an 8" SCT (and will be picking up my new 14" CGE-1400 at Oregon Star Party in two weeks - I'm meeting the vendor I bought it from there.) I don't think that you can go wrong with either the 6" or 8" Deep Space Hunter. If portability is an issue, you might want to see a 6" and 8" in person before deciding. Thanks, -Wade "Jon Isaacs" wrote in message ... I would add that the same scope in an 8'' is only $50.00 more and gathers a lot more then $50 of light. It's worth the step up. BV. That would be my choice. jon |
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Recommendations for beginner telescope
Geth
If you can swing it the 8" f6 dob would be the way to go. If not the 6" f8 dob would be a good stable platform to start out with. As posted below if its only 50.00 more for the 8" id save my up and get it. The 8 will give you better resolution on the planets and let you see galaxies and nebula that would otherwise be invisible or very faint to you. Best of luck Rich On 12 Aug 2003 19:35:41 -0700, (gethin) wrote: I'm looking for something inititally for looking at mars, but I'll be looking at nebulae and galaxies too later on. I was hoping to spend about 500-600AUD (about 300US). I'd really appreciate some suggestions (even about types would help) Geth |
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