It all depends on what you wish to use it for. A telescope for tourist use should be compact so that it easy to transport. A Celestron C5 falls into that category. It is very compact. Or perhaps a Zhumell 90mm. Or you can go for the BMW of this type of scope, the Swarovski 80 mm at about $1900. The others are about $300. These of course require a tripod in addition to the scope. They are normally mounted on a regular camera tripod.
For tourist use, you may wish to consider instead a pair of 8x40 binoculars. They are a whole lot easier to carry around.
I am not sure what you mean by professional use. Which profession are you engaged in?
2006-08-17 02:24:18
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answered by Anonymous
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As Ashvini Kumar K suggested, you should do some research. It is not made clear to us how you would use one. You mention "as a tourist or professional" which sounds more like you are looking to buy a camera rather than a telescope. Do you want something portable to use as a telephoto lens, that you can couple a camera to? Otherwise, how are you definining "professional use"? And as a "tourist" just what kinds of things are you wanting to view with it (terrestrial or celestial)?
Add some more info to your question details and maybe I can edit my response to add more helpful info.
2006-08-16 20:49:02
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answered by Search first before you ask it 7
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If it's just for sightseeing, your best bet would be a good set of binoculars....they are easy to use, very portable, and even the very good ones can be pretty affordable. Bausch and Lomb are a very good brand. Bino's can also be used for backyard astronomy...a good set can resolve Jupiter's moons, and can resolve some more prominent star clusters.
If you're more into astronomy, you would want a reflector telescope....these are more powerful size for size with refractors. Orion has a very good line of these....an 8 inch Cassegrain reflector can cost about $650.00, not including extras.
2006-08-16 20:38:38
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answered by swilliamrex 3
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I think whats best for you is the telescope used by ferdinand magella when he navigate around the globe.
2006-08-16 20:39:35
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answered by prince c 1
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first, and suited is portablity,in case you recommend on making a everlasting pier and observatory for it bypass for it, inspite of the undeniable fact that it you'd be packing it round on your observing web site be attentive to the scope weight, I actually have a 12"LX200GPS and its all i opt to verify by technique of myself, the OTA is 80 kilos, save that in options even as figuring out to purchase. and there is a few fantastic goto scopes on the marketplace on the prompt,make constructive they could connect such as your computing device or pc by skill of seial or comm port some gained't, inspite of the undeniable fact that the most important aperture your can arise with the money for provide you with more effective efficient perspectives, sparkling sky's.
2016-11-25 22:02:57
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answered by simmers 4
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you should get yourself some or those astronomy magazines.they often have a list of telescopes from critics.
2006-08-16 20:37:19
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answered by my_mas0n 4
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Visit local observatory or scientific stores - you yourself can decide based on the budget and features, clarity... etc...
You can even construct one yourself with - do it yourself kits...
2006-08-16 20:33:02
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answered by Crabby 4
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just log on to
www.buytelescopes.com
2006-08-16 21:07:42
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answered by s s 2
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