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Last Updated on Wednesday, 4 August 2010 04:11 Written by Administrator Wednesday, 4 August 2010 04:11
Question by ABC123: what is a good telescope for a serious amateur astronomer?
I have a big interest in astronomy and already own a reflecting telescope but its old, porr quality and peices are missing. So what is a good telescope that I could buy?? I want to view planets and deep sky objects, which would make me thing of a cassegrain, but most suggest a reflecotr.
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Answer by wallyrush
There is no best telescope because of the fact that each person has there own opinions on them and what thy want to use them for.
If you want to view dso’s I suggest a reflector with at the minimum of a 6″ aperture(remember more aperture more light gathering)I have two Orion reflectors, 6″ and 10″ and I am very happy with both.
http://www.telescope.com/control/category/~category_id=reflectors
This is a good place to start comparison shopping.
Clear Sky’s
Wally
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Last Updated on Monday, 2 August 2010 12:43 Written by Administrator Monday, 2 August 2010 12:43
Question by justice: What is a good telescope for a teen who is showing interest in astronomy?
What features do we look for?
We are not rich, can we find a good inexpensive telescope?
Can you build a good homemade telescope?
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Answer by AstroGeek
Well, although it’s probably designed for kids, you could try out the ‘GalileoScope’ at https://www.galileoscope.org/gs/ I believe the cost on that is under . It’s got plastic optics, but it’s designed to be a decent scope.
If there’s further interest you can invest in a good pair of binoculars as the next step, or save up for a decent 6-10 inch dobsonian reflector (0-500 depending on size and features)
Yes, you can build a decent homemade telescope, but if you want the cheapest route, you’re going to have to grind your own mirror. If you wish to test the astronomical mettle of your teen, I suppose that would be a good way. 
You might try one of the various ‘getting started’ guides on the net (including mine below
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 12:45 Written by Administrator Wednesday, 21 July 2010 12:45
Question by Name: What is a good first telescope for an astronomy club?
My club is really interested in getting a telescope. It would be good to add in the costs in US$ as well as other accessories needed and the specifications of the telescope suggested. Thanks! 
My country has quite bad light pollution.
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Answer by Geoff G
Here are a few web pages with good information on beginner’s telescopes:
http://www.gaherty.ca/tme/TME0702_Buying_a_Telescope.pdf
http://www.scopereviews.com/begin.html
http://observers.org/beginner/j.r.f.beginner.html
For more advanced information, read Phil Harrington’s Star Ware, 4th edition (Wiley).
You’ll get the greatest value for your money with a Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian mount, such as these:
http://www.telescope.com/control/category/~category_id=dobsonians/~pcategory=telescopes/~VIEW_INDEX=0/~VIEW_SIZE=1000000
http://www.skywatchertelescope.net/swtinc/product.php?class1=1&class2=106
Buy from a store which specializes in telescopes and astronomy, either locally or online; don’t buy from department stores, discount stores or eBay as mostly what they sell is junk.
Most scopes come with a couple of eyepieces, but you will probably want to add a good Barlow lens (which doubles the magnification of each eyepiece) and possibly a wide field and a high power eyepiece. A good star atlas like the Sky & Telescope Pocket Star Atlas () and a good guide book like Phil Harrington’s Star Watch (Wiley), plus a red flashlight are about all you really need.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 17 July 2010 12:58 Written by Administrator Saturday, 17 July 2010 12:58
Question by DBrain: Can anyone recommend a good telescope to purchase and use along with my Nikon D40x digital slr camera?
I recently used my Nikon D40x digital slr camera to take some photos of the full moon with a 200mm telephoto. After that experience, I am interested in purchasing a telescope that I can use along with my Nikon D40x to take even better photos of the moon and other night sky bodies. Can anyone recommend a good telescope that would be good for this purpose. I would prefer to spend well under 00 for any telescope and gear. Thanks.
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Answer by Edwin
Meade (meade.com). They have everything you’ll need.
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