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Posted: 7/11/2016 9:03:38 PM EDT
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Looking to purchase my first telescope any recommendations for the type that are easy to set-up can be programmed with a computer etc. Ah you get the idea say around $1000K Thanks . You can get a hell of a telescope for a million dollars. ($1,000K) |
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Posted: 7/11/2016 9:32:04 PM EDT
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Looking to purchase my first telescope any recommendations for the type that are easy to set-up can be programmed with a computer etc. Ah you get the idea say around $1000K Thanks . You can get a hell of a telescope for a million dollars. ($1,000K)  $1000
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Posted: 7/11/2016 9:48:10 PM EDT
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What primarily, do you want to look at?
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Posted: 7/11/2016 10:20:25 PM EDT
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What primarily, do you want to look at? 
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Posted: 7/11/2016 10:58:43 PM EDT
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Your money will be spent in four areas:
- Diameter - Size/weight - Mount - Automation I chose a simple 8" Dobsinian to start. It's cheap, but reasonable quality. No automation at all. Heavy. If I were to buy again, it would be a Schmidt-Cassegrain, much smaller and lighter, and I would get the automation. At least 3-4x the cost of the Dob though. For instance the Celestron Nexstar 8SE. http://www.telescope.com/Shop-by-Brand/Celestron-Product-Center/Celestron-Cassegrain-Telescopes/Celestron-NexStar-8SE-GoTo-Schmidt-Cassegrain-Telescope/pc/8/c/92/sc/124/p/9756.uts?sortByColumnName=SortByPriceAscending ETA: I wouldn't go smaller than 8" regardless of what type you decide to buy. The difference in light gathering between 6" and 8" is substantial (over 75%). . |
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Posted: 7/12/2016 6:11:38 PM EDT
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Your money will be spent in four areas: - Diameter - Size/weight - Mount - Automation I chose a simple 8" Dobsinian to start. It's cheap, but reasonable quality. No automation at all. Heavy. If I were to buy again, it would be a Schmidt-Cassegrain, much smaller and lighter, and I would get the automation. At least 3-4x the cost of the Dob though. For instance the Celestron Nexstar 8SE. http://www.telescope.com/Shop-by-Brand/Celestron-Product-Center/Celestron-Cassegrain-Telescopes/Celestron-NexStar-8SE-GoTo-Schmidt-Cassegrain-Telescope/pc/8/c/92/sc/124/p/9756.uts?sortByColumnName=SortByPriceAscending ETA: I wouldn't go smaller than 8" regardless of what type you decide to buy. The difference in light gathering between 6" and 8" is substantial (over 75%). . Already decide on 8" dia This http://www.highpointscientific.com/celestron-nexstar-8se-schmidt-cassegrain-computerized-telescope-11069-used?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=UEQ-CEL-11069 |
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Posted: 7/29/2016 3:36:23 PM EDT
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Your money will be spent in four areas: - Diameter - Size/weight - Mount - Automation I chose a simple 8" Dobsinian to start. It's cheap, but reasonable quality. No automation at all. Heavy. If I were to buy again, it would be a Schmidt-Cassegrain, much smaller and lighter, and I would get the automation. At least 3-4x the cost of the Dob though. For instance the Celestron Nexstar 8SE. http://www.telescope.com/Shop-by-Brand/Celestron-Product-Center/Celestron-Cassegrain-Telescopes/Celestron-NexStar-8SE-GoTo-Schmidt-Cassegrain-Telescope/pc/8/c/92/sc/124/p/9756.uts?sortByColumnName=SortByPriceAscending ETA: I wouldn't go smaller than 8" regardless of what type you decide to buy. The difference in light gathering between 6" and 8" is substantial (over 75%). . Already decide on 8" dia This http://www.highpointscientific.com/celestron-nexstar-8se-schmidt-cassegrain-computerized-telescope-11069-used?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=UEQ-CEL-11069 OP, do you live close enough to High Point Scientific so that you can see this rig in person? If so, it would be a good idea. Pretty cool place, plus a good knowlegable staff. |
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Posted: 7/29/2016 5:06:35 PM EDT
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I'm leaning towards this: EVO 8 for the longer battery life, and the smart phone/tablet/ipad/iphone integration. Same optics as the Nextstar8 but better tripod, mount.
NextStar 8 is a second choice, but thats only a few more bones for the newer EVO 8. |
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Posted: 8/7/2016 5:53:16 PM EDT
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The best first telescope is actually a good pair binoculars.
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