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Re: OT: Telescope advice
Posted by LesH [Email] (more from LesH) on Sat, 13 Jan 2007 09:13:53
In Reply to: OT: Telescope advice, DeDave, Sat, 13 Jan 2007 05:23:22
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A small Dobsonian-mount reflector like the one linked is the best bang for the buck, simple to assemble and operate. Please note that if you can't locate the stuff in the sky naked-eye, read a sky chart, etc. then a scope just makes it harder. Many people recommend a good 7x50 binocular as a starter.
Don't buy any scope that advertises magnification (Amazing 675x Telescope!!!) as magnification is insignificant (you'll normally be using magnifications below 100x - you generally want to make things *brighter* not *larger*).
If you don't know anything about astronomy find your local club and join it. I found that for $50 a year I got -
* two magazine subscriptions
* annual observer's handbook
* monthly meetings with presentations by knowledgeable amateur astronomers
* access to loaner telescopes of better quality than I could afford to buy
* access to a club observatory with a 14" scope.
I haven't had to buy a scope yet....
Orion 6" Dob
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