Been offered a scope..is is worth it?

[5thelement]

Up until now ive been using 10x50 binos and have been lusting after getting a scope! i dont want to spend a fortune at this time but obviously want something that will offer better/more stable views over the binos.

I've been offered a Skylux 70/700 refractor, fully boxed in good condition with the tripod/eq mount etc for £55

Is this an okay scope for a beginner for casual observing? or would i be better saving the money and sticking to the binos?

[rightguard]

cant comment on the brand but a quick google should do it. but for 55 quid I would say you cant go wrong. at the very worst you end up with a mount for your bins!

i think it would be the next step up from bins so id go for it, you'll see more and itl get you hooked and you'll soon get the sickness!

[king-jaffethehutt]

Hi 5th,

Yep seems okay to me, reasonably wide field with the 700mm focal length too.

the eq mount aswell is a good addition, I have used old Tasco's on A-z and they are just awful to keep steady.

as for the cost it depends what you think would warrant a reasonable cost for casual use, Like you suggest £55 won't break the bank and you'd have to nearly double it to get anything that would be a lot better.

[rory]

Bresser Bresser Junior 70/700 70mm EQ Astronomy starter telescope kit

think thats the scope. mount seems lightweight, but for 50 quid.

personally,id stick with bins and save for a while , but others may disagree.

[king-jaffethehutt]

p.s it will be far better for the planets and a lot steadier than you binos!!!

[John]

These scopes were being sold by Lidl last year for £49.99. They are not bad scopes as such as long as you have realistic expectations but £55 is not really a bargain if it was originally bought from Lidl.