Re: Selecting a telescope



I am looking to buy a telescope but never having had one before, I am
uncertain what size (aperture) telescope to get. After some
investigation I now am thinking of something like a 6" or 8" reflector.
I would like the opportunity of looking through some telescopes to see
what can actually be seen. Does anyone have any suggestions. I live in
Ross on Wye, Herefordshire.


there are three local societies near to Ross.

Worcester AS
Cotswold AS
Monmouth Astro. Research Group

(websites and/or contacts are on the Federation of Astronomical
Societies website www.fedastro.org.uk )

I am sure all would be able to help, and give you some advice, and
might have observing nights where you could try out different scopes.

For visual observing you can't beat a big dobsonian for value for
money, so unless you are infirm, my advice is to buy as big a scope as
you can afford !

Clear skies,
Callum

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