Where does one buy a telescope?

[lobstrosity]

There are no brick-and-mortar stores in my area that carry anything besides toy sized telescope, and I apparently fail at googling because the only thing I can find online is reviews and forum links. Can someone point me in the direction of some kind of manufacturer or distributor?

[Nexus 6]

look at First Light Optics at the top of the page

[lobstrosity]

look at First Light Optics at the top of the page

Thanks! However I probably should have mentioned I was looking for something State side.

[Nexus 6]

Thanks! However I probably should have mentioned I was looking for something State side.

mmm, now you've got me, only thing I can suggest is buying an astro mag, over here we do get this

astronomy.com

will have plenty of astro dealers inside

[Horus]

Try Rother Valley Optics , they looked after me

[Steep]

B&H Photo in New York, http://www.bhphotovideo.com look under Binoculars and Scopes on their main page.

[Kp6]

I would go with B&H too, they have very good prices compared to the UK. I have no idea regards customer service as never used them myself.

[brantuk]

Try Here: Orion Telescopes: Save on Telescopes & Binoculars! - Telescope.com

I've no idea if they're any good but they seem to figure a lot out there and attend regular trade shows for astronomy.

Welcome to SGL

[rowan46]

this is a place that fascinates me Company Seven | Directions to Visit Company Seven there gear is quite high end so I assume their prices are

[rowan46]

Dealer Locator / Celestron.com Meade Instruments - Dealer Locator

[rowan46]

welcome to sgl by the way

[Horus]

Yes .......hello from me as well !

[Hawklord]

Try OPT at www.optcorp.com

They are very helpful and have live chat on their website so that you can quiz them on what you might need.

[AndyH]

I regularly check out the following U.S. stores.

http://www.astronomics.com

Meade Telescopes, Celestron Telescopes and Telescope Accessories - OPT Telescopes

Orion Telescopes: Save on Telescopes & Binoculars! - Telescope.com

Hands On Optics :: Telescopes, Accessories, CCD and Digital Cameras

Andy.

[G0JVK]

Hello and welcome to SGL. i have no idea where you are in the USA but try these links to give you a place to start.

www.astronomics.com

www.optcorp.com

www.opticsplanet.com

hope that helps.

Regards Rob.

[Patrick Gilliland]

I would recommend astronomyknowhow.com classifieds if you know what you are looking for and confident buying second hand. I picked up all my gear for a third what it would go for on eBay. I paid a three digit number for gear in my sig. Generally found well known sites are a lot more pricey.