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laudropb
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Best telescope company?
laudropb replied to AkshatSoni's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
Then if you can carry the Dob to your roof it would make a lovely first scope. -
Best telescope company?
laudropb replied to AkshatSoni's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
As has been already pointed out these scopes are made in the same factories with much the same designs and only badged differently. The 8 inch Dob is a lovely scope but has a couple of drawbacks. It is large and can be difficult to transport and store. If you give us a bit more information about where you intend to observe from and how you will store your scope we can give better advice, -
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I recently chose the Lunt 50 with the pressure tuner. It has performed well, but as mentioned above I had to replace the supplied focuser with the feather touch. I do not think the extra aperture of the 60 would make a great difference, but I have wondered if the extra focal length might be an advantage.
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AR2713, Huge prom and othier Action 14-6-18
laudropb replied to xtreemchaos's topic in Imaging - Solar
Lovely shots Charl. Blowing a gale here unfortunately. -
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Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. I would suggest browsing the Getting Started section here. You will find that many have asked the same question as you. Once you have read some of these posts you will be able to ask questions specific to your circumstances. Dont worry you have a reasonable budget for starting out and you will soon find something suitable.
