What sort of scope would suit a 17 year old girl please

[DeWynter (ILYA)]

Originally Posted by wayne anderson

I am now tempted to buy these for myself......!

SAXON SCOUTER 25-125X80 ZOOM BINOCULARS at $349.00

http://www.sirius-optics.com.au/bino...inoculars.html

While I recommended binos above I’d avoid cheap “astronomy” binos like Celestron or Saxon at all costs. They easily get uncollimated and optical quality is low. More problems than enjoyment. Same price non-astronomy ones from big brands are much-much better.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Hi again Leon,
The elephant in the room...
The best scope for an 18 year old girl with $400 to spend is obviously a 6 inch DOB. (IMHO)
Why must it be a refractor?
OK they look cooler.
But if she really wants to see stuff … ?
I don't get it.
"Please Explain"

[lazjen (Chris)]

Another option - perhaps don't buy anything and see if there's a local club to join where you might be able to hire something decent?

[SkyWatch (Dean)]

If it has to be a refractor (and I agree that a 6" or 8" dob would be better), what about this one: https://www.georges.com.au/sky-watch...xoCeGMQAvD_BwE

(no eyepieces, but it seems a pretty good price, and you can pick up basic eyepieces pretty easily, or negotiate with the dealer)

I would also check with Andrews, and see if they can do a deal.

All the best,

Dean

[doppler (Rick)]

OZSCOPES has a few deals on at the moment. Saxon is the same as Skywatcher, just rebadged. I have a 120/600 saxon refractor and it's a solidly built ota.

https://www.ozscopes.com.au/saxon-80...telescope.html
https://www.ozscopes.com.au/skywatch...telescope.html
Rick

[leon]

Thanks again guys for all you suggestions, I,m sure i will have plenty of ideas.

Leon