Re: Selecting a telescope

John,
Thanks for the advice, I have been thinking about a Celestron so your
comments are welcome.
Regards
Peter

"John Banister" <banister@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Peter try this web page: http://www.belmontnc.4dw.net/Beginners.htm

It has good stuff about scopes and also has some photos which do a pretty
good job of showing what stuff actually looks like at the scope. The only
thing I would add to the site is in the area of Go-To systems. They leave
out the Celestron CG-5 go-to mount, which is a good performer, visually,
and priced quite reasonably. I started last Dec with the C10-NGT (10"
newtonian on CG-5 go to mount) and have been pleased. If you lean to an
8" scope, I would think that the C8-NGT would be worthy of consideration.

-John

"Peter Clarke" <pbclarke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I am looking to buy a telescope but never having had one before, I am
uncertain what size (aperture) telescope to get. I would like to see some
images of planets, constellations etc taken from a selection of telescopes
in order to see what one gets for the money. Does anyone know of any web
sites containing images along with information about the telescope used.
I am presently thinking of something around 6" or 8" reflector.
Also, how worthwhile (for a beginner) are the computerised GoTo systems,
they sound good but add a lot to the cost.
Thanks





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