Jethrooliver Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hi there, I'm new to all this as everyone always says iv always been interested in the stars but never done anything about it until now, I'm looking to purchase a telescope and was wandering what to get! I have around a £200 budget but could go a little more if it's worth it! So I guess my question is what's the best starting point for me?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyond_Vision Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 A good starting point would be to look as the skywatcher range of telescopes. Take a look at the sponsors link at the top of the page. I'm sure you will have more questions once you take a look and I'm sure people on here will help out RegardsKevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethrooliver Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 I have had a look through the various different types and am now wandering what sort I'm after, I'm mainly interested in looking at the moon and the planets for now but i will be interested in looking at the other galaxies and stars. So which one would give me the best views for the planets? And what is the difference with them all?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 welcome to sgl, i would suggest looking on ebay for a second hand tal 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hello and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Welcome aboard.As suggested Skywatcher do a great range of scopes. A popular choice here on the forum is the Explorer 130P Which will do a bit of all round stuff from solar system to deep sky so it will get you right in there (weather permitting - don't get us started on that one).See the range that FLO have to offer. Theres lots there to suit your budget.Have a look.SkywatcherAsk loads of questions. I sure you'll end up with the right one for you.CheersDave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Tripps Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Welcome to SGL Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 A warm welcome, enjoy the Lounge.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hello Jeth and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hello Jethro, a very warm welcome to the SGL forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi jethro from me too To save my fingers I wrote this article some time ago which may help youSo you want to buy a telescope ? - Part 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Welcome to SGL, Jethro!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hello Jethrooliver and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Jethro and welcome to SGL The best views of planets would be with a Cassegraine telescope because of their long focal length and sharp contrasty views. A wide field short apocromatic would be better for galaxies and dso's (deep sky objects). You often find folk who have both types. A decent compromise that would give good value for money and reasonable views of both would be a Newtonian reflector either on a dobson base or an equatorial mount.Hope that helps and inspires you to do a bit of necessary research Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black5f Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Welcome! The best bang for the buck is a newtonian reflector, skywatcher are good and FLO friendly and helpful... give them a ring! I have a 150P and mainly look at planets.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Jethro, welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Jethro and welcome to the forum.Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeyears Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi and welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SeedyF Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hello and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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