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I've been looking around for a telescope but not sure what exactly I should be looking for. I don't want to spend a lot ($200-$300 max) but I'd like something worth while.

Any suggestions on a good telescope for a beginner? What are some key elements of the telescope I should look for?

2006-11-21 10:36:21 · 4 answers · asked by Ersabette 5 in Science & Mathematics Astronomy & Space

4 answers

Give this site a look. And I think everything on it is under $300

http://space.about.com/cs/telescopes/tp/tpbegscop300.htm

Good luck.

2006-11-21 10:42:27 · answer #1 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 1 0

My first telescope was a 5 inch reflector and i got that when i was 16 years old. It is a perfectsize for the beginner. It is awesome to look at the moon, jupiter and saturn. The moon is unbelievable. With a 5 inch scope you can zoom in on individual craters. Jupiter is very cool also.

You can clearly make out the bands of gases going around the surfave aswell as its 4 largest moon, Io, Europa, ganymede and callisto. Saturn is just spectacular. Obviously it isnt going to be in the same detail as the images taken by the voyagers. It really isnt that big, but the beauty of it is that you can make out its rings. Its so cool because you can see the rings in 3 dimentions and see the shadow that it casts on the planet.

So for a beginner i wouldnt go for anything larger than 5 inches. Even something smaller will get you started, but I still use my 5 inch scope and ive had it for 10 years. Have fun :)

2006-11-21 12:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by Pete 2 · 0 0

I would go to skytonight.com, and using the links along the left side of the page, go to equipment, and look in the telescope buyer's guide. Just be sure to set the price for "Up to $299). I would look for Newtonian: that is the traditional beginner's telescope... However, if you would like to make the telescope your self, just search online for telescope making kits. These come with all of the parts and directions, but you get to put it together.

Right now, I am in the process of grinding a piece of glass to form the primary mirror. It's really fun, and if you get really interested in astronomy, I would recommend making one yourself...:)

2006-11-21 11:53:19 · answer #3 · answered by Liz 2 · 1 0

I was disappointed when I bought one for my grand daughter. They live in the edge of a large city the city glow makes it near impossible. They need to travel about 35 miles to see anything.

2006-11-21 11:39:33 · answer #4 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0 0

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