Brand-wise. I was told "Dobsonian". I am on a budget but with the correct brand name, I will be able to pick out what I can afford. Any suggestions?
2007-12-01 09:54:28 · 6 answers · asked by DiVenanzo™ 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Ditto the suggestion to find a local club. They'll be VERY happy to help you with advice based on long experience. If not, at least a good telescope shop (not a department store, and not a camera shop that sells scopes). You need to take time about this and do research.
The link given previously to the Orion Dobsonian scopes shows good scopes for beginners (though they are not "beginner scopes"). The object locator which is optional on some of them is not required to enjoy the scope.
If you have no experience and are on a limited budget, the suggestion of binoculars and a good star-hopping book is excellent. In fact, get the book if you buy a scope as well.
2007-12-01 12:43:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Geoff's reply is exceptional. Take his recommendation significantly. I could additionally advocate a booklet referred to as "The Backyard Astronomer", through Terrance Dickson. It is a bit of high priced, however will prevent a few time and money later. Meade, Celestron and Orion are the quality manufacturers for newbies. Regardless of telescope variety, I could advocate a minimal aperture (lens/reflect dimension) of eight inches. If you propose to be taught the sky and skim superstar charts and so on., then a Dobsonian telescope is exceptional. They are mostly unguided, however a less difficult layout permitting tremendous apertures at reduce fee than different varieties of telescopes. A tremendous "Dob" of 10-12 inches will mostly fee approximately the equal as another telescope varieties which might be one million/two the scale in aperture. If you're no longer excited by superstar charts and desire a automated "GOTO/Guided" telescope, then Meade or Celestron are well, however some thing above the eight inch aperture begins to rather develop the fee. Also, attempt to acquire from a neighborhood retailer versus the web. You will uncover the fees don't seem to be that unique, however a neighborhood retailer can furnish you extra help (and some distance quicker help) than an web retailer two,000 miles away. Local astronomy golf equipment are an exceptional supply of expertise, and might be a well supply for a used, however nonetheless well first-rate, telescope. DO NOT BUY A "SIGHT UNSEEN" TELESCOPE FROM EBAY. These are customarily older, out of date telescopes in questionable operating situation with materials being intricate to uncover. If a telescope is on Ebay for low-priced, there's a cause for it! The 2 principal facets of a first-rate telescope are the optics and the mount. World elegance readability and optics are vain with a deficient mount. My advice for a Dob is a ten inch. examine the primary hyperlink beneath. If you desire a automated GOTO, I advocate a 6 or eight inch minimal, examine the following hyperlink out.
2016-09-05 18:03:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best FIRST telescope for a beginner is a good pair of 10x50 binoculars and a star chart........... now NO ONE follows this advice ---------- so how about a 4.5 to 6 inch Dobsonian like this:
http://www.optcorp.com/ProductList.aspx?uid=1-600-609-611
I personally own an LX90 8" LNT ---------- goto scope------ and would never switch to anything else for visual observing.
2007-12-01 12:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by Bullseye 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. The Dobsonian is a design invented by John Dobson and is made by many manufacturers. It works, as he said, just like a cannon. Look for a 6" or 8" mirror to start. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dobsonian
2007-12-01 10:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would like to suggest that you first join a local astronomy club or astrological society. That way you can attend star parties and check out first hand all the various types, brands and price ranges of scopes with your own eyes and you can make the best decision for you. EVERY pair of eyes are different and there is not one scope that is best for everybody. The club might also have loaner scopes that you can borrow until you find the one that is the best for you. The members can also help you to get the most use with your new scope once you have made your purchase.
I personally am an Orion fan.
oriontelescopes.com
Best wishes to you.
2007-12-01 10:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by B. 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Orion Telescopes has a good selection of decent dobs: http://www.telescope.com/control/category/~category_id=dobsonians/~pcategory=telescopes
2007-12-01 10:08:09 · answer #6 · answered by injanier 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋