I am looking for a telescope. I want to be able to view the moon and planets. Especially the moon (real good zoom is a must). I want it take pictures and need it to be under $500.00. Any suggestions. Thanks
2007-07-12 01:02:38 · 6 answers · asked by Daisy 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Astromart is an excellent suggestion and the fee is for life.
You can find great bargains on used scopes there and for your budget and needs, your best chances are used scopes.
However decent astro-CCD equipment start at $500 so the cost of doing photography well is another matter. I have a friend with equipment totally over $10,000 just in astrophotography gear. It is the most expensive area of amateur astronomy.
2007-07-12 08:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many telescopes in the sources that will meet your needs. The Moon is a bright and easy target for astrophotography, but even it is difficult compared to regular photography. But "real good zoom" is not important at all. In fact, none of the telescopes you will find for astronomy will have zoom at all. Zoom is the ability to twist the eyepiece to smoothly change magnification. Astronomical telescopes come with fixed magnification eyepieces. To change magnification, you remove one eyepiece and put in another. If you think high magnification is needed for great astrophotos, you have a lot to learn before you will be able to take good pictures.
2007-07-12 02:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-20 23:47:07 · answer #3 · answered by ja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For great deals on quality telescopes go to astromart.com. It will cost your 12 bucks to join, but its worth it.
2007-07-12 06:57:50 · answer #4 · answered by Scott B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the simple answer is No.
You want features and options available on much more expensive equipment.
Unless, of course, you want a toy.
2007-07-12 04:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to Nasa space port they sell them there
2007-07-12 01:05:05 · answer #6 · answered by jojo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋