Post by lindalou on Aug 2, 2007 20:54:49 GMT -6
Hi all,
In my research on what to buy for my first telescope, I found your site. It is a great site & helped me in my search! Funny thing is though...I am still unsure of what to buy. Here's my basic info in what I would like. I am hoping some one with experience can help me out!
I would like a telescope to be the following:
1. Be able to see the moon, planets, nebula
2. Be somewhat easy to use (but does not need GPS!)
3. Be portable
4. Not be too big to store (small place)
I used to be in my college's astronomy club...but it has been a long time...so need some help. Any advice? So far I am between a 8" or 10" reflector dobsonian mount (not very portable or good for storing - but seems like it has #1 & 2) or maybe a Maksutav-Cassegrain (that seems like it would have #1, 3 & 4, but not 2).
I have read a lot about how if you buy something too advanced or not protable...in general not right for your needs...it may end up in a closet! I don't want that!
Any help would be much appreciated. I just want to see the starry night in more detail!
Thanks,
Lindalou
In my research on what to buy for my first telescope, I found your site. It is a great site & helped me in my search! Funny thing is though...I am still unsure of what to buy. Here's my basic info in what I would like. I am hoping some one with experience can help me out!
I would like a telescope to be the following:
1. Be able to see the moon, planets, nebula
2. Be somewhat easy to use (but does not need GPS!)
3. Be portable
4. Not be too big to store (small place)
I used to be in my college's astronomy club...but it has been a long time...so need some help. Any advice? So far I am between a 8" or 10" reflector dobsonian mount (not very portable or good for storing - but seems like it has #1 & 2) or maybe a Maksutav-Cassegrain (that seems like it would have #1, 3 & 4, but not 2).
I have read a lot about how if you buy something too advanced or not protable...in general not right for your needs...it may end up in a closet! I don't want that!
Any help would be much appreciated. I just want to see the starry night in more detail!
Thanks,
Lindalou