Hi all, new to astronomy so sorry if any of my points are typical/stupid etc....but please, any input would be really appreciated - thanks! I am hoping to purchase a telescope which will last me for a reasonable time, without being excessively pricey. I am keen to have a GO-TO feature as I am not very confident in my knowledge of the sky. Having said this, I would still like to aim for good quality optics etc... Currently I am looking between the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT (£270) and the Celestron Nexstar 4 SE (£340), I have also seen the NexStar 102 SLT ((£300) Both of these 'scopes fit well into the top of my budget range.However, I understand that they all use different optical systems - the 130 a Reflector system, the 102 a Refractor and the 4 SE a Maksutov-Cassegrain system.Apertures are different- 130 5" and the 102 and 4 SE 4" (I think). What I am really hoping for is some advice, whether to steer me between these or to choose an entirely different one.
Any input is good!
2007-05-07
08:58:21
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Luke B
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