My thanks to everyone who responded to my request for help and advice on
buying a first telescope.
The response was TERRIFIC and VERY helpful.
Meteoritical Regards,
Ron
> >From reading some of the posts here, it seems (I may be wrong though) a
> number of list members are into astronomy.
> I'm i
have two of'em...
Sterling K. Webb
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Subject: [meteorite-list] Astronomy & Telescope
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Ron:
It depends on what you want to look at. If your primary
interest is in deepsky objects (galaxies, nebulae, star clusters) then
a 6 to 8 inch Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian Base might be best.
If you're more interested in planets and lunar views, then perhaps a
refractor. O
Ron:
The type of scope depends upon what you want to do.
Are you interested in general observing, planetary or
deep sky objects, or in astrophotography?
First, you probably want a reflector rather than a
refractor, which are very expensive for the same size
aperature. If you don't know much abo
>From reading some of the posts here, it seems (I may be wrong though) a
number of list members are into astronomy.
I'm interested in, and have been for some time, in buying a telescope but
don't know too much of what to look for. I don't want to buy one of the
"Kiddy" ones though. As I understand,
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