Re: We're New
- From: Chuck Taylor <invalid@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 15:05:03 -0800
From what I've seen at Telescopes.com the model Meade ETX-80AT-TC Astro Telescope with AutoStar looks to have a lot of features and is designed for beginners. But as I said, we're not sure about how it would rate overall.
That's not much aperture for someone who wants to hunt DSOs. The ETX80 is not something I'd recommend for astronomy.
And which would be better for DSO's? Reflector, refractor or os there something else better?
We're trying to keep cost down, under 300 US.
I'd recommend going to http://skyandtelescope.com/resources/organizations/ and finding your local astro club. People here can describe what you will see through various scopes, but it really won't help much. But if you go to the above site and find a local club, you will be able to go to a public night and look through a lot of different telescopes and see what would satisfy you and what would not. Also, many clubs have a loaner scope you can check out for a while to try. And, there is usually someone who wants to sell1 their first scope and upgrade. Buying used will give you a lot more for your money, and you will get to look through it before you buy.
Clear Skies
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