Telescope

[loderlive]

Hi,

Does anyone look at the stars and sky at night with a telescope???

Thanks

Loderlive

[gee1]

yes :) I use binoculars far more tho, looking at upgrading my scope next week as it happens..

[loderlive]

yes :) I use binoculars far more tho, looking at upgrading my scope next week as it happens..

Really, very interesting. Binoculars better than telescope?

[carlo]

Binoculars are always a better way to look at the celestial objects in the night sky, than a cheap telescope.

But if you want to look at the night sky seriously, you need a proper scientific telescope - [not cheap]!

yes :) I use binoculars far more tho, looking at upgrading my scope next week as it happens..

[ekx_dissillusioned]

Im an avid amateur astronomer, if you're looking to get into it I recommend binoculars and a planesphere/star map to learn the constellations first.


Then when you go to get a telescope, dont skimp. lowest aparteur I recommend is 8 inches. Get a nice newtonion reflector with a dobson mount, but be ready to learn how to collimate.

Good luck.

[loderlive]

Im an avid amateur astronomer, if you're looking to get into it I recommend binoculars and a planesphere/star map to learn the constellations first.


Then when you go to get a telescope, dont skimp. lowest aparteur I recommend is 8 inches. Get a nice newtonion reflector with a dobson mount, but be ready to learn how to collimate.

Good luck.

Excellent. Thank you very much.

[cruise4]

Just bought a huge pair of binoculars ready for the staged alien invasion if nothing else. Also long range observation. Typically we haven't had a clear night since!

[krakhead]

Image stabilised binoculars for me. Really not cheap! But I'm worth it! ;)

[STARWALKER]

http://www.stargazing.net/naa/scope3.htm

http://www.astroshop.de/en/telescopes/meade?gclid=CJG-18i9hJUCFQyvQwodUT2Arg

Or simply build one yourself if your a bit strapped for
cash? :)

[loderlive]

Brilliant stuff!

[manchurian_candidate]

I have been meaning to get a telescope for AGES, it's amazing looking at planets/stars through them and they arent really as expensive as they used to be I believe. :)

[moondancer]

Hi loderlive :)

Did you ever get any binoculars? I wished I had took mine to the meet.. I saw patrick moore do a lecture years ago and he said the same as others on here.. If you think you have enough money for a telescope, you dont! Spend the cash on the best pair of binoculars you can.. :)

[loderlive]

Hi loderlive :)

Did you ever get any binoculars? I wished I had took mine to the meet.. I saw patrick moore do a lecture years ago and he said the same as others on here.. If you think you have enough money for a telescope, you dont! Spend the cash on the best pair of binoculars you can.. :)

I didn't... but thats a great idea!

[scatlond]

I am buying binoculars instead of the cheap telescope i have its all right for moon craters, But i want more, you may understand, any reccomendations (not cheap doesnt matter).