Re: Viewing Advice Required...


"RiTSo" <RiTSo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> My GF has taken a sudden interest in gazing at the stars, she had been
> using the
> internet to read up about it and I bought her a little book for Xmas
> detailing the night sky and what you can expect to see.
>
> She is now however wanting to purchase something to get a better look
> at the stars but is not sure what to buy.
>
> The book recommends that if you cannot afford a decent telescope
> (which I think as she is only just starting out would not be too wise)
> then to go for a pair of binoculars rather than a cheap telescope as
> they will give better results.
>
> Is there any advice on what to be looking out for, which make to buy,
> what spec? Or might it be better going for a telescope and the lower
> end of the scale?
>
> Any and all advice appreciated as usual!
>
> I'm off to work now so will check back either after midnight or
> tomorrow AM!
>
> --
> RiTSo
>
>
Here is some advice from Jodrell Bank observatory.
http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/public/viewbinos.html

Rob


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