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Name:	Maverick -	Reply
Subject:	Anyone Know Telescopes?
Date:	5/23/2006 6:39:22 PM

Pikeski's post started me thinking again about a telescope for the lake.

Had looked into them and figured there where basically 2 types reflector and refractor. Looks like refractor (long style) can be used for landscape and astronomy and reflecting (short style) is really only good for astronomy. But I could be way wrong here.

Really want one which could be used by day to look out onto the lake, etc and at night for astronomy with a star guide program. Astronomy does not have to reach Pluto, however Jupiter and Saturn would be nice. Budget under $500.

Can anyone help me out here as I do not have a clue as to which telescope is the right one, which manufacturer, which eyepieces, power of eyepieces, other accessories such as a tripod, etc, etc, etc.

Any assistance would be appreciated, as the night skies are beautiful on the lake as compared to the big city skies.

And no Feb - It is not to be used for Peeping Tom activities - LOL. Figured I better state that before Feb saw my post.

Name:	weagle89 -	Reply
Subject:	Anyone Know Telescopes?
Date:	5/23/2006 6:52:47 PM

I thought you were gonna look for the SuzieQ with it.....I'm glad to know your intentions are honorable...just funnin' you!!!

Name:	BhamGirl -	Reply
Subject:	Scope
Date:	5/23/2006 7:51:46 PM

You are def. going to need a tripod. I have one that I got when I was younger, I'm going to take it down this weekend.

Name:	Flash -	Reply
Subject:	Anyone Know Telescopes?
Date:	5/23/2006 8:35:38 PM

Yea, right! You should have included me with Feb. You've got work to do around the house, not lollygagging about looking at earth bound celestial bodies! Go with a reflector. Usually better glass. Go to skyandtelescope.com for ideas. Looking for planets my aspirations....

Name:	Feb -	Reply
Subject:	Anyone Know Telescopes?
Date:	5/23/2006 9:26:09 PM

At a minimum, you should consider this one. It maybe a little outdated but might meet an amateur's needs.

URL: Telescope

Name:	Maverick -	Reply
Subject:	Feb - I Would Buy But .......
Date:	5/23/2006 10:16:17 PM

Could not afford the shipping.

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	Too cheap
Date:	5/24/2006 9:31:30 AM

Go for the expensive one.

Name:	PikeSki -	Reply
Subject:	Anyone Know Telescopes?
Date:	5/24/2006 9:33:19 AM

Mav,

Go to http://www.meade.com/

They are the best for the money (in my humble opinion). There are many knock offs that you can find at stores (wal-mart etc.) but there is a large difference in quality from what I have seen.

The ones with the auto-tracker are the way to go. You should be able ot find one that you like for $500.00 or less. There are a lot to choose from and they are all quite different. This web site can help you narrow doewn your search. You can then find a local store that carries them.

Oh yah, don't forget . . . you might want to think about one that you can hook your camera up to and take pictures (not all of them allow you to do this).

Good luck and let me know what you end up with.

Name:	Council Roc Doc -	Reply
Subject:	Anyone Know Telescopes?
Date:	5/24/2006 10:02:06 AM

I agree. Purchased ours from Wolf Camera. Wish I had gotten the camera attachment. The motorized version looked a little too cumbersome so we went with a slightly upgraded basic scope with 3 lenses and have been extremely pleased with the viewing.

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