Re: Tips for Deciding on Very First Telescope......

From: Nakomas (Nakomas_at_ai5.net)
Date: 12/05/04 

Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2004 01:52:38 -0600

I second Steve's advice if you can get to a local group and
experience different scopes. It not only will give you an edge on
a 'first scope', it will possible give you an overall plan ...
nk

Steve Maddison wrote:

> Aaron Svicek wrote:
> > Well, I have just completed my first astronomy course down at the
> > local university and have been tinkering with StarryNight on my
> > computer for about the last 6 months and I have decided that
> > binoculars are just not adequate any more. From the little bit of
> > research I have done on telescopes, I have come to the conclusion
> > that I should definitely go with a Newtonian. But where to start?
> > What type of mount, what manufacturer, etc.....? I guess I am just
> > hoping some of the more experienced amateur astronomers will be able
> > to put up some pro's and cons and kinda point me in the right
> > direction.
>
> Hi Aaron,
>
> I'll give you the same advice good advice as I was given in your
> situation, which is to find a local astronomy group in your area and see
> if they have any "star parties" planned any time soon. That way you
> should get the chance to look through a few different scopes and see
> what suits you best, plus you'll have direct contact with those
> experienced astronomers.
>
> Even if you're set on a Newtonian, seeing these things in action (or
> better yet: trying them out yourself) will give you a better insight of
> the advantages and disadvantages of different mounts, etc.
>
> Other factors which will influence your decision are what you want to do
> with the scope (e.g. visual work, astrophotography), what kind of
> objects interest you the most, and or course the budget you have in
> mind. If you can specify your requirements in these areas, I'm sure the
> suggestions will start flooding in ;-)
>
> Best of luck,
>
> Steve
>
> --
> Steve Maddison
> Den Haag, The Netherlands
> http://www.cosam.org/

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