Re: Telescope recommendations - Australia (ultra amature)

commodoress_at_gmail.com
Date: 02/09/05 

Date: 8 Feb 2005 17:09:44 -0800

vic20owner wrote:
> > ive been looking at http://www.astronomyonline.com.au which has a
few
> > of the dobson scopes you mentioned, all are $500 and above. We
could
> > probably stretch our budget out to around $500 if it means having
> > something that is half decent (thanks for the advice starburst).
>
> Also consider buying a used telescope... you may be able to find
someone
> in your area. The general opinion is that a 6" dobsonian is
definately
> the all around the best scope for the money. One view of Jupiter or
> Saturn and you'll be hooked.
>
> Also consider that if do not continue in astronomy, you could sell
the
> dobsonian and get a return on most of your money... you won't have
any
> luck selling a cheapy department store quality scope.
>
> -tom

is it worth going an 8" when it comes time to buy, or should a 6" be
sufficient. may as well go all out if it is worth the extra few
hundred.

thanks for the advice and direction guys, you saved me from the
department store trash and probably a lot of disappointment.

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