PhoTenix

Also I spotted the Philip's guide to stargazing which shows monthly. Is this a good buy to start with?

Thanks again guys for all the advice.

My thinking was that I'll check what's on the FLO site, then have a look around secondhand for the same ones. 

I have found a few the same so far but am checking condition, use etc. 

With ebay I have a certain amount of guarantee against anything that's damaged or doesn't work. That's why I'll only buy secondhand from there. 

Does this sound like a sensible plan ? ☺️

13 minutes ago, John said:

Hi and welcome to the forum

You need to be very careful in buying from e.bay. There are some decent scopes on there but many very mediocre or poor ones I'm afraid.

It is worth looking at the First Light Optics website because they only sell decent equipment. You will also get top notch pre and post sales service from them which is important because what you are buying is a specialised scientific instrument. Here is the First Light Optics starter scope section:

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/beginner-telescopes.html

I agree with jadcx that the UK Astro Buy & Sell website is a better place to look for used astro equipment than e.bay.

 

Thanks. I'm looking on there now 🤘

Ok so I found a few on ebay and would like some feedback but I can't upload an image for some reason !

Again thanks guys. Some really useful info 🤘😊

I'm always on Ebay for one thing or another (I have a lot of animals/reps etc. lol) so I ventured a look and theres a lot of used telescopes on there too, going for a very decent price it seems. 

I'm thinking that my budget would be better suited to a used one first, before I shell out a fortune on one. 

What details should I look for in terms of specs ?

Are there any brands/types i should avoid ?

Is a Reflector or a Refractor better ? 

Sorry for all the newbie questions ☺️ 

T. 

Thanks guys. I'm in the UK So my budget would be about £150. 

I'm fascinated with the universe and have dabbled in photography and have a half decent DSLR, although it's old now. 

So, I'm up most nights anyway, I don't get out, so thought to myself, I'll get back into it, as I love the night sky ☺️

T.

Hi guys, annoying newbie here, just starting out. Had a cheap, rubbish telescope years ago (don't remember name etc) but now looking to gaze into the night sky again properly. 

Could I have some suggestions on a telescope please ? 

Should I get a reflector or a refractor ?

What's a decent one to take pictures with ?

I've looked at so many reviews which are just confusing and contradictory.

Thank you 😊