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Old 08-01-2009, 03:58 PM
PETER_TRA (PETER)
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New starter with $500-$699 to spend

Hi I am returning to the hobby I had as a child ( inspired by the year of Astronomy ) I sort of know what to expect when looking through a telescope . I want look at the moon , planets and near by stars , my budget is $500 - to about $600 . I have read the beginners guide and came up with the following scopes. I don't need to move it around much so being transportable won't be a big issue .


Skywatcher SW500 $699.00
https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Product.aspx?ID=7278


Skywatcher SW135 $495.00

https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Product.aspx?ID=7277


Bintel BT202-B 8" Dobsonian $699
https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Product.aspx?ID=8147


Bintel BT-150EQ Deluxe Telescope $599

https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Product.aspx?ID=6328


Which one would you guys recommend ? are there anyothers that can be recomended?


I also don't want to spend all night squinting , is there a lens that I could buy that make it easier on my eye ?
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