Hi ppl!
I am looking for a scope but i dunno where to get 1... can anyone tell me what should a newbie like me get???
Help!!! Need help finding a telescope!
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Hi,
Some question:
1) What is your budget??
2) What is your primary interest (Planet, DSO or wide view)??
3) What is the maximum weight you think you can handle??
4) Do you travel far away for observation... meaning do you need portability(NA if you drive).
Have a nice day.
Some question:
1) What is your budget??
2) What is your primary interest (Planet, DSO or wide view)??
3) What is the maximum weight you think you can handle??
4) Do you travel far away for observation... meaning do you need portability(NA if you drive).
Have a nice day.
Yang Weixing
"The universe is composed mainly of hydrogen and ignorance."
"The universe is composed mainly of hydrogen and ignorance." 
Re: Help!!! Need help finding a telescope!
Take a look at the Astronomy FAQ on the home page.[BPST]FerMIons&BOsOns wrote:Hi ppl!
I am looking for a scope but i dunno where to get 1... can anyone tell me what should a newbie like me get???
http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=32
Drop by the AstroFest 2004 which is in the planning stage currently. It will showcase the common scope types and let you decide the scope type and aperture.
Kay Heem
http://www.singastro.org/viewforum.php?f=12Hi ppl!
I am looking for a scope but i dunno where to get 1... can anyone tell me what should a newbie like me get???
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Hi
Your dilemma is typical of all beginners.
The FAQ that was referred to by Starlord is quite extensive and you will get an idea of what to look out for and what may suit you. Be aware that the author has some misgivings on china-made scopes which is not necessarily true.
If you can , either buy or borrow the VERY VERY good beginner book "The Backyard Astronomers Guide"Dickinson and Dyer.
Its an excellent reference cum introductory book.
Then when you are ready, get yourself Stars and Planets by Ian Ridpath for a quick guide to the main constellations. HIGHLY recommended.
Join weixing or SP for their sessions where you can touch and feel the scopes and get opinions from others.
cheers
rich
Your dilemma is typical of all beginners.
The FAQ that was referred to by Starlord is quite extensive and you will get an idea of what to look out for and what may suit you. Be aware that the author has some misgivings on china-made scopes which is not necessarily true.
If you can , either buy or borrow the VERY VERY good beginner book "The Backyard Astronomers Guide"Dickinson and Dyer.
Its an excellent reference cum introductory book.
Then when you are ready, get yourself Stars and Planets by Ian Ridpath for a quick guide to the main constellations. HIGHLY recommended.
Join weixing or SP for their sessions where you can touch and feel the scopes and get opinions from others.
cheers
rich
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Hi,
I'm afraid that with that amount, it quite difficult to get a decent scope.
I will recommend you to get a bino... ariefm71 is selling a large 20x80 bino at a very good price. See the link: http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=1010
You will also need to buy a good camera tripod with slow motion control head and a bino adapter. I think it may just fit your S$550 budget.
Have a nice day and good luck.
I'm afraid that with that amount, it quite difficult to get a decent scope.
I will recommend you to get a bino... ariefm71 is selling a large 20x80 bino at a very good price. See the link: http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=1010
You will also need to buy a good camera tripod with slow motion control head and a bino adapter. I think it may just fit your S$550 budget.
Have a nice day and good luck.
Yang Weixing
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