Ok,i'm looking for the best all rounded telescope,by all rounded I mean it can look at Planets just as good as it can look at deep space objects like,maybe the Andromeda Galaxy or other Star Clusters.The telescope can be a Newtonian,Refractor whatever,I do not care.So long as it does what it says in this post.Also the Telescope has to be under £1000 or $1000 whatever,so long as it is under that price,oh and it has to be a computerised one,that actually finds objects on it's own.
Anyone who can do this,will prove that they know more about Astronomy than anyone.
2007-07-21 09:09:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I asked allot of questions and the best scope I came up with is the Meade LX models. I just bought a used LX50 with a 10 inch lens for $1200. The LX 50 is discontinued but it has the same optics as the LX200 that is a few thousand dollars. I had it for a month now and I was able to view Jupiter's cloud storms and its moons, mars polar regions and unreal details of our moon. I am new at this and I am figuring out how to find deep space objects with it now. So far this is a scope for a life time. Check out Meades web site, it has a ton of information.
2007-07-21 09:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It particularly would not count number whether the earth is around or no longer. Any given factor on the earth isn't around. What does count number is that the earth is spinning. So the attitude of the outdoors keeps changing continuously. via putting the geometry of the telescope mount suited ( azimuthal mount) and utilising a motorized force the telescope can stay pointed to an analogous think approximately area even because of the fact the earth turns.
2016-10-09 05:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you insist on that computerized option you will pay a lot more for the telescope. You can get a pretty good telescope for your price range if you don't insist on computer control. The usual Meade or Celestron 8 inch is popular, probably for good reasons. But I am not sure you can get a new one in the UK for less than £1000. I understand U.S. telescopes cost about twice as much in the UK because of shipping costs and especially taxes.
2007-07-21 11:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, the Schmidt-Cassegrain type of telescope is considered the "best all around". The largest manufacturers of these scopes are Celestron and Meade. If you buy new, you can get a 6" or 8" Celestron NexStar SE series. You may also be able to get one of their new CPC series scopes. Meade makes similar scopes but those same apertures tend to be a little more (about US$2000 for a new 8" LX90GPS).
All of these as well as older models are available used, too, of course. You may want to check the classifieds section of www.astromart.com if you want to buy something used.
Good luck.
2007-07-21 10:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well £1000 (british) is = to $2,056.20 USD.
You'd be looking for an 8" or 10" used Schmidt Cassegrain.
Probably a Meade LX90 or LX200
Or a similar model of Celestron. The best place to look would be eBay (but mind the shipping) or http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/
Pay in person by check or pay by paypal. Never pay by wire transfer or other untraceable means. Be in the look out for scams.
2007-07-21 10:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋