Beginner - Low Budget Telescope with stand for Moongazing

[StarFiveSky]

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for a telescope specifically for viewing the moon.

This is due to my location (unacceptable high amount of light pollution)

I have a pair of 20x50 Binoculars, which I bought from Amazon a while ago, that rather served as a small lesson (I thought I would be able to hold the binoculars with my hand perfectly stable....sure, 20x50 without a stand or any type of stabilizer....silly me)

Therefore I need a telescope, zooming as far into the moon as possible with a mere 100€/$ (I know it's not a lot but it should be enough to gaze at the moon)

Recommend anything, I'm very open-minded

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

Edited June 24, 2019 by StarFiveSky

[banjaxed]

Hi and welcome to SGL. Have you considered looking at the well known auction site ? as you can often pick up a bargain.

[Stu]

I would tend to avoid eBay, just too much that on there.

Have a look through this for some ideas. Skywatcher 100P would be my suggestion at that budget.

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

Stu

[R26 oldtimer]

My first scope was an 80/900 achromatic refractor which gave pretty decent views of the moon, jupiter and saturn, considering it's price. I think you could get a second hand 80/900 or 90/900 refractor on az3 or eq1 mount for your price range, if you are patient.

[rwilkey]

Hi Starfivesky, astroshop.eu is a good shop to buy from,  I have bought from them with absolute confidence, have a look at some of their small refractors here: https://www.astroshop.eu/

Edited June 24, 2019 by rwilkey

[Rob]

Keep an eye on here also.. Good if on a real tight budget!. But shop carefully and come back and ask if needed.

https://www.astroboot.co.uk/AstroBoot/telescope-and-astronomy-stuff.html

Regards

Rob

[Louis D]

Since you're in Germany, I would recommend checking out any astronomy classifieds for deals on good quality used telescopes.  Avoid buying department store quality telescopes even second hand.  They're still an abomination even for cheap.

I'm sorry I can't help you locate such a site since I'm in the US; however, you might try http://www.astrotreff.de/.  It appears to be a German language based astronomy forum with discussions and classifieds.  They might be able to hook you up with a good quality used scope in your area.

[StarFiveSky]

On 24/06/2019 at 14:19, Stu said:

I would tend to avoid eBay, just too much that on there.

Have a look through this for some ideas. Skywatcher 100P would be my suggestion at that budget.

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

 

Thanks for the site! When I was looking into astronomy and telescopes I really liked the skywatch heritage 130p telescope.

After visiting the site and seeing the 130p I immediately recognized it and after a bit of research I'm most likely going with it.

Link:https://www.firstlightoptics.com/beginner-telescopes/skywatcher-heritage-130p-flextube.html

Will keep an eye out for sales, other sites, used one, coupons etc... to reach the aforementioned budget.

Thanks everyone:)!

Edited July 11, 2019 by StarFiveSky