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32 minutes ago, cletrac1922 said:

 

Brian

This same question gets asked every week

First of all, you have to decide what you want to use the scope for

Purely observing, then cannot go far wrong with a Skywatcher 10" flex Dob

If want to venture into AP, then you need a scope with GoTo  function using a SynScan controller

Then you need ED80, ED100 or ED120 on a EQ5pro or HEQ5 mount

Have attached pic of both my 10" Dob, and ED80 on a EQ5pro mount

The pic of the ED80 was taken at my club solar viewing day last year, and the 10" Dob, public viewing night with my club as well

John

 

 

 

Wow thats awesome

19 minutes ago, John said:

That is the same scope as the Skywatcher 130 Heritage. It is a good choice as a starter scope.

 

 just checked and the AWB OneSky Reflector Telescope is out of stock till August.  Should I buy the Skywatcher 130 Heritage?

I just checked and the AWB OneSky Reflector Telescope is out of stock till August.  Should I buy the Skywatcher 130 Heritage?

I think I am going to buy  AWB OneSky Reflector Telescope it looks like a good start. 

thanks

Thanks How do I calculate the magnifcation?

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I have been doing some reading and  I have  little better idea of what I should be looking for in a telescope.  I will continue to read but I have a quick question.  I will be using the telescope mainly in the backyard ti view planets.  As a beginnner What should the aperture and magnification be?  I believe aperture of 5-6 would be good.?

I am a beginner and want t purchase a telescope.  I was told to buy a 50X to view planets.  I am looking on amazon.  Can anyone help?  Thanks so much.

Brian