Sheen Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) I'm a mom based in UK, hoping to introduce my teenage son to stargazing as a hobby. Can I have recommendations on what minimum telescope/apparatus should I buy him to get going. It'll all be a first time buy so I don't want to spend a fortune. Thinking of starting with somewhere around a £100. Any thoughts/comments/feedback/reviews will be very helpful. Best wishes! Edited October 2, 2020 by Sheen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Hello and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigella Bryant Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Hi and welcome. If you could maybe double the amount around £200. There are a few good starter scopes with manaul equatorial mounts. Like a skywatcher 102 with eq1 mount. Or maybe a dob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. At the top of the screen you will see an ad for FLO. They have a very good beginners telescope section which will give you a better idea of what’s available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark knight Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Hi and a warm welcome to the lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil H Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Hi Sheen and a very warm welcome to the Lounge Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjaxed Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Hi there and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt61 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Welcome from a fellow novice. I'd say don't discount the second hand market. I've just got £400 worth of equipment half price. A chap just lost interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Hi welcome to SGL from Peter in Bedfordshire 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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