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| Blue Streak |
 Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:16 pm |
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Hi, all!
Does anyone have any recommendations for a reflecting telescope?
The telescope must:
1) Have good optics.
2) Be rugged / portable.
3) ... and CHEAP!!!
Any suggestions? |
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| Starlord |
| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:15 pm |
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Read this first: Telescope Buyers FAQ http://home.inreach.com/starlord
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There are those who believe that life here, began out there, far across the
universe, with tribes of humans, who may have been the forefathers of the
Egyptians, or the Toltecs, or the Mayans. Some believe that they may yet be
brothers of man, who even now fight to survive, somewhere beyond the
heavens.
The Lone Sidewalk Astronomer of Rosamond
Telescope Buyers FAQ
http://home.inreach.com/starlord
Sidewalk Astronomy
www.sidewalkastronomy.info
The Church of Eternity
http://home.inreach.com/starlord/church/Eternity.html
"Blue Streak" <rdlebreton@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Quote: Hi, all!
Does anyone have any recommendations for a reflecting telescope?
The telescope must:
1) Have good optics.
2) Be rugged / portable.
3) ... and CHEAP!!!
Any suggestions?
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| RMOLLISE |
| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:00 pm |
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| Starlord |
| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:30 pm |
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And then forget the word Cheap. Look for a "Good" telescope not some pile of
junk from the department stores. I'd look at Stargazer Steve Dobs.
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There are those who believe that life here, began out there, far across the
universe, with tribes of humans, who may have been the forefathers of the
Egyptians, or the Toltecs, or the Mayans. Some believe that they may yet be
brothers of man, who even now fight to survive, somewhere beyond the
heavens.
The Lone Sidewalk Astronomer of Rosamond
Telescope Buyers FAQ
http://home.inreach.com/starlord
Sidewalk Astronomy
www.sidewalkastronomy.info
The Church of Eternity
http://home.inreach.com/starlord/church/Eternity.html
"Starlord" <starlord@sidewalkastronomy.info> wrote in message
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Quote: Read this first: Telescope Buyers FAQ http://home.inreach.com/starlord
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There are those who believe that life here, began out there, far across
the universe, with tribes of humans, who may have been the forefathers of
the Egyptians, or the Toltecs, or the Mayans. Some believe that they may
yet be brothers of man, who even now fight to survive, somewhere beyond
the heavens.
The Lone Sidewalk Astronomer of Rosamond
Telescope Buyers FAQ
http://home.inreach.com/starlord
Sidewalk Astronomy
www.sidewalkastronomy.info
The Church of Eternity
http://home.inreach.com/starlord/church/Eternity.html
"Blue Streak" <rdlebreton@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171991772.939225.30680@h3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
Hi, all!
Does anyone have any recommendations for a reflecting telescope?
The telescope must:
1) Have good optics.
2) Be rugged / portable.
3) ... and CHEAP!!!
Any suggestions?
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| Starboard |
| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:57 pm |
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Rod,
That scope looks like it was made for little people. I know you can
probably build a platform to get it up off the ground, but still may
be more trouble than it's worth.
I read somewhere that you actually tried this scope out. How was the
height? Was it on a table when you used it?
Errol |
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| Terry A Haimann |
| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:06 pm |
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I just bought a Nexstar 5 on e-bay for $400. I know I am taking something
of a risk with it. I want to use it as a grab & go scope.
Terry
On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:16:13 -0800, Blue Streak wrote:
Quote: Hi, all!
Does anyone have any recommendations for a reflecting telescope?
The telescope must:
1) Have good optics.
2) Be rugged / portable.
3) ... and CHEAP!!!
Any suggestions? |
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| Steve Paul |
| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:06 am |
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"Blue Streak" <rdlebreton@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171991772.939225.30680@h3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
Quote: Hi, all!
Does anyone have any recommendations for a reflecting telescope?
The telescope must:
1) Have good optics.
2) Be rugged / portable.
3) ... and CHEAP!!!
Any suggestions?
Check Astromart for used equipment first, and often.
"Cheap" means Hardin Optical, Orion, Antares (to name a few of Asian origin)
Specific recommendations:
6" F8 Dob
8" F6 Dob
6" F5 EQ3
An 8" F6 Dob is considered by many the ideal starter scope.
HTH,
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| RMOLLISE |
| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:29 am |
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On Feb 20, 7:57 pm, "Starboard" <errol_w...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Quote: Here you go:
http://www.telescope.com/jump.jsp?itemID=4644&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1...
That one or her equatorially mounted sister would make a great first
telescope.
Unk Rod
Rod,
That scope looks like it was made for little people. I know you can
probably build a platform to get it up off the ground, but still may
be more trouble than it's worth.
I read somewhere that you actually tried this scope out. How was the
height? Was it on a table when you used it?
Errol |
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| RMOLLISE |
| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:31 am |
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On Feb 20, 7:57 pm, "Starboard" <errol_w...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Quote: Here you go:
http://www.telescope.com/jump.jsp?itemID=4644&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1...
That one or her equatorially mounted sister would make a great first
telescope.
Unk Rod
Rod,
That scope looks like it was made for little people. I know you can
probably build a platform to get it up off the ground, but still may
be more trouble than it's worth.
I read somewhere that you actually tried this scope out. How was the
height? Was it on a table when you used it?
Errol
HI Errol:
OOps..I hit that "send" button by mistake. Anyhow...here's a link to
my full review on Astromart:
http://www.astromart.com/articles/article.asp?article_id=93
This is a remarkable little scope for the $$, and if you don't want to
build a "Starblast stand" as I did, they have the same tube available
on a small GEM mount with an adult-sized tripod. ;-)
Unk Rod |
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| Starboard |
| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:20 am |
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Quote: HI Errol:
OOps..I hit that "send" button by mistake. Anyhow...here's a link to
my full review on Astromart:
http://www.astromart.com/articles/article.asp?article_id=93
This is a remarkable little scope for the $$, and if you don't want to
build a "Starblast stand" as I did, they have the same tube available
on a small GEM mount with an adult-sized tripod. ;-)
Unk Rod
ahhh yes. That's the article I remember reading a while back. It
might be a good idea to include that link in your post whenever you
recommend that scope. :-)
Errol |
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| Blue Streak |
| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 1:15 pm |
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Wow!
That's a lot of feedback. Thanks guys.
That 4.5" Orion StarBlast looks pretty cool and is within my price
range. I am not as hard-core as most people here, yet. I will check
out the FAQ guide and have a second look at "Stargazer" Steve Dodson's
site. I remember checking the Stargazer Steve site a long while ago
but I didn't quite like what I found.
On Feb 20, 12:16 pm, "Blue Streak" <rdlebre...@hotmail.com> wrote:
Quote: Hi, all!
Does anyone have any recommendations for a reflecting telescope?
The telescope must:
1) Have good optics.
2) Be rugged / portable.
3) ... and CHEAP!!!
Any suggestions? |
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| Starlord |
| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:02 pm |
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I own one of Stargazer Steve's Dobs and it's a fine telescope.
Plus he's gone into truss scopes too now.
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There are those who believe that life here, began out there, far across the
universe, with tribes of humans, who may have been the forefathers of the
Egyptians, or the Toltecs, or the Mayans. Some believe that they may yet be
brothers of man, who even now fight to survive, somewhere beyond the
heavens.
The Lone Sidewalk Astronomer of Rosamond
Telescope Buyers FAQ
http://home.inreach.com/starlord
Sidewalk Astronomy
www.sidewalkastronomy.info
The Church of Eternity
http://home.inreach.com/starlord/church/Eternity.html
"Blue Streak" <rdlebreton@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Quote: Wow!
That's a lot of feedback. Thanks guys.
That 4.5" Orion StarBlast looks pretty cool and is within my price
range. I am not as hard-core as most people here, yet. I will check
out the FAQ guide and have a second look at "Stargazer" Steve Dodson's
site. I remember checking the Stargazer Steve site a long while ago
but I didn't quite like what I found.
On Feb 20, 12:16 pm, "Blue Streak" <rdlebre...@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi, all!
Does anyone have any recommendations for a reflecting telescope?
The telescope must:
1) Have good optics.
2) Be rugged / portable.
3) ... and CHEAP!!!
Any suggestions?
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| Don't Be Evil |
| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:08 pm |
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On Feb 21, 12:15 pm, "Blue Streak" <rdlebre...@hotmail.com> wrote:
Quote: Wow!
That's a lot of feedback. Thanks guys.
That 4.5" Orion StarBlast looks pretty cool and is within my price
range. I am not as hard-core as most people here, yet. I will check
out the FAQ guide and have a second look at "Stargazer" Steve Dodson's
site. I remember checking the Stargazer Steve site a long while ago
but I didn't quite like what I found.
On Feb 20, 12:16 pm, "Blue Streak" <rdlebre...@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi, all!
Does anyone have any recommendations for a reflecting telescope?
The telescope must:
1) Have good optics.
2) Be rugged / portable.
3) ... and CHEAP!!!
Any suggestions?
The Starblast is a great choice. So is Orion's 6" dob. Not as cheap
or as portable, but much greater light-gathering power. There are
lots of brands to stay away from, but Orion is great.
http://www.telescope.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=238462&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=
Greg |
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