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***Shinobi*** · 08-07-2009, 12:59 PM

Where can one find a cheap reliable decent telescope ?

I ask here because I know theres more than a few of you who probably like gazing at the skies
and thought maybe some of you here even own a telescope yourself:)

yeti · 08-07-2009, 01:34 PM

Give your local astronomical club a ring - they'd be happy to help you.

***Shinobi*** · 08-07-2009, 03:23 PM

No.

***April*** · 08-07-2009, 03:43 PM

THIS is where I got mine.

If i was looking for "cheap" though...... I might try to find a used, 2nd hand one. Classified ads maybe?

:)

***Shinobi*** · 08-07-2009, 04:05 PM

Ahhh... Thankyou:)

yeti · 08-07-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:No.

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The one in Ottawa where I live has swaps twice a year. You can get awseome deals.

***Shinobi*** · 08-07-2009, 05:46 PM

lol I was only shi**ing you:D
yeah I will look in to it yeti:)thanks man

mastermg · 08-07-2009, 06:16 PM

Check the flea market.

standvast · (This post was last modified: 08-08-2009 09:31 AM by standvast.)

Budget > ?

the lenses and the diameter of the scope are important,
there are but a few companies producing decent scopes under 300$
don't buy one online , go to a store specialized in optics and binoculars,
they'll know what they are talking about./
as far as i know

this and this ; Meade and Galileo, are generally good brands for cheaper models.
they have budget decent starter models, sturdy, nice lenses , easy to operate.
There is also a Celestron Powerseeker, which is a full Newtonian scope with equatorial mount,
getting used to working it may require some practice, and the thing is only about 100$
but the cheaper you go the less quality lesnses and stability you get , so the less you see in general, .. :D

JazzRoc · 08-08-2009, 11:49 PM

Bid for one in EBay?:)

yeti · 08-09-2009, 03:09 AM

Never buy a cheap telescope without looking through it first - IOW, buy local.

Weyland · 08-09-2009, 10:03 AM

First do a little research to decide what you need. Maybe a little history of telescopes, this documentary was released a while back and might interesting?

http://www.nzbmovieseeker.com/1231285/NZB/...+the+Telescope/

***April*** · 08-09-2009, 07:28 PM

Order some free catalogs from the companies standvast and i recommended.

Read up. Browse......

how important to you is it?

if you get a cheaper one.... will you just want a better one a year from now?

Will you want to be able to hook a digital camera up to it?

I'd say don't go cheap. It's JMO but I'd wait, save up, and buy something crazy! :crazy:

:)