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i want to upgrade, newtonian or reflector scope


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im looking to upgrade and just doing some searching on ebay for a new scope, im looking to spend between £120-200 and im thinking it may well be worth getting a better standard scope than a brand new one but lesser quality. i know that reflector and newtonian scopes work differently but which is better im guessing theres pros or cons to both , any info will be great. ill post up some scopes for sale with prices to see if anyone knows which are reccomended.

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if i had 200 quid i would go for this scope

First Light Optics - Skywatcher Skyliner 150P Dobsonian

in my eyes this is a great starter scope very easy to maintain ,and set up ,it will give you great view you could even buy a cheap webcam and adapters and get great video and pic of planets and the moon thats what i would spend my money on

check the link out and order soon xmass is round the corner and scopes of this size go like hot cakes

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hi thanks for the info, it looks a bit chunky, is it portable because my garden isnt very good for viewing?

i can get my 12" reflector in a small family carbut the seats have to be folded down,might beaa idea to edit your post,and put portability in there as you could not carry this 150p,but its a big scope and great views what stops your view at your home street lights ?

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The 6'' dob is very portable and the best bang for buck you will get for your £200.

i first looked through a 6"skywatcher at a star party in the peak district ,3 years ago the site was perfect ,three days latter i brought a 12" sw dob brill scopes

the op should consider this scope

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sorry i thought there was a difference , what does newtonian mean?

There are many different types of reflector telescopes. The most common are the Newtonian, Schmidt-Cassegrain(SCT) or Maksutov (Mak). A dobsonian is actually just a newtonian telescope on a dobsonian mount.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflecting_telescope

John

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hi todd, yes street lights and a lot of houses trees around me.

Hi ,see but with a 6"reflector and some good light polution filters ,which there is many types and grades to choose from they do work,i say this right or wrong ,if you can see mizar and alcor in ursa major your good to go its a non technical way of seeing how transparent the seeing is

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Hi there, go with the Dobsonian that has been suggested, you'll never look back. The ones you have mentioned are really starter scopes and you need to move up from there, also avoid Seben and any 'rich-field' scopes, they are really for terrestrial use, not astronomical, despite what the advert may say. The Dobsonian will give you the real 'wow' factor and will also be good enough to see through much light pollution, as many reflectors do, as I have found.

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On a real tight budget this one's worth considering. It's really intended to sit on top of a table while observing but is by SkyWatcher.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-heritage-76-mini-dobsonian.html

or it's bigger brother.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-heritage-130p-flextube.html

John

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On a real tight budget this one's worth considering. It's really intended to sit on top of a table while observing but is by SkyWatcher.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-heritage-76-mini-dobsonian.html

or it's bigger brother.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-heritage-130p-flextube.html

John

Other retailers are available!!!!!!

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