What telescope do you recomend from this site?

Question

I need a good telescope. It doesn't have to be with automatic orientation. What telescope do you recommend for an enthusiastic amateur astronomer :D?

http://www.livesciencestore.com/scopesoptics.html

Answer 1

I have the Celestron version of black 6-incher on the Dob mount (XT6), which I purchased as a first-scope after several months of research. Such a scope is pretty much ideal for the beginner in terms of bang-for-buck. As far as that Orion, I'm a little suspicious of the small size of the altitude bearing, it looks to me to be a bit smaller than ideal for smooth operation, tho I've never had my hands on that model. Kellner eyepieces? Yuk, Plossls are almost as cheap but much better performance. Maybe you should take a look at Celestron before you buy....

But I kinda got my eye on that 130mm Starseeker, nice little package for $400. I don't have a "goto" scope yet, something like that looks like it might be a good choice for a first-one.

Answer 2

I don't really recommend any of them. Your goal should be to get the telescope with the largest aperture and the sturdiest mount. You will have to spend at least $300 if you want a new one.

You would be very happy with an 8" or 10" Orion or Zhummell dobsonian if you don't want to do astrophotography.

If you do want to do astrophotography then try to get a 6" or 8" Celestron or Meade on a sturdy German Equatorial Mount. If you go to http://www.astromart.com you can find a used one for half the price in the classified section...often with accessories.

Answer 3

The Orion Pro 120 is the best, but if you don't want to drop that much money, the Starseeker 130mm is a good scope. You do need a good motor drive because any object at high magnification will drift out of your field of view in no time.

Answer 4

none of those but here is a website

http://www.meade.com/rcx400/index.html

it has the perfect elescope

i have a telescope from meade