What is a good £100 reflector? HELP

[agtx22]

Need help

Just setting up and i have £100 reflector telescope?

Nearly got a baytronix from ebay but told the guy to shove it after reading some awfull reviews

so now thought id come ask the people who know best.

Not looking for brand new will settle for second hand?

I really hope someone can help?

cheers

[Rob]

Hi There & welcome.

Telescope house have a LXD 6" reflector in the clearence section for £119 inc del. Thats a great deal and would urge you to go for that.

Rob

[agtx22]

Im that much of a beginner i dont know what or where telescope house is?

[Astronut]

Im that much of a beginner i dont know what or where telescope house is?

Here ya go:

www.telescopehouse.co.uk

I believe they're the oldest telescope dealers in the country - possibly the world. Main UK Meade importers and dealers AFAIK.

They're the main retail outlet for the parent company Broadhurst Clarkson and Fuller Ltd aka Fullerscopes - they used to be based in London but now they're in Tunbridge Wells.

[Chubster]

Hi and welcome to SGL. Do you have a mount, something for the telescope to actually sit on ?

Chub

[agtx22]

Hi and welcome to SGL. Do you have a mount, something for the telescope to actually sit on ?

Chub

Was hoping that it would come with the reflector

but will be looking at upgrading later on

Im now 32 and just found an interest in astronomy so testing the waters. so to speak.

i take it the baytronix 6'' reflector is rubbish?

cheers

[Chubster]

Hi

If you havent got a mount then for a little more money (and that wont be the last time you hear that phrase ) have a look at this.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/proddetail.php?prod=s130pm Steve has a excellent reputation and the scope has had some good reviews from people on here.

Afraid I do not know anything about the Baytronix but did find this after a very short search in google.

"Baytronix 150mm 1400mm Short Tube Newtonian

Is it a Decent Telescope?

The short story: No, avoid this scope under all circumstances". From cloudy nights forum

HTH

Chub

[agtx22]

Well just ordered my new scope

Skywatcher Skyhawk 1145PM

Couldnt afford the 165 but did strecth to 125 with a i think decent mounts

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/proddetail.php?prod=s1145pm

Looks like it will do me as im only very new to this all

Hope i made an ok purchase from steve?

neil

[GordonCopestake]

A nice little 'scope that and for the price a great buy. Should let you see lots of great stuff!

[Rob]

Well just ordered my new scope

Skywatcher Skyhawk 1145PM

Couldnt afford the 165 but did strecth to 125 with a i think decent mounts

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/proddetail.php?prod=s1145pm

Looks like it will do me as im only very new to this all

Hope i made an ok purchase from steve?

neil

The Skyhawk was my first scope... very,very good value!. An all rounder to be sure for a first scope. Well done

[lunator]

My 1st scope wasa 114mm

It got me hooked into the hobby.

Cheers

ian

[agtx22]

Do you think i can take some pictures through this scope?

Dont know if it has any adapters. or can i plug it into my computer?

Bet you have to spend shed loads.

Links to equipement would be helpful

cheers peeps!!

[lunator]

If you have a digital camera you can easily take photos of the moon just holding the camera to the eyepiece.

Cheers

Ian

[themos]

Do you think i can take some pictures through this scope?

I got a webcam from ebay for £30 pounds (postage included), the Philips ToUcam Pro PCVC740K. With your scope, the camera will show just a bit less than the Full Moon (27.5 arc minutes). When you put the x2 barlow you will get x2 magnification.

[Kai]

My 1st scope wasa 114mm

It got me hooked into the hobby.

Cheers

ian

Ditto (a bit of a theme here isnt it)