What is the best telescope for researching space?

[mattweather]

I need anyone to answer this because i am asking my parnets for a new telescope for Xmas this year. Anyway what is the best telescope for researching space? With this, i would like a capture of Spacephotography on it and also can input the computer.

Cheers:help:

[Astroman]

You would be better off buying some Binoculars, and a star chart before diving into Astrophotography straight off.

[ving]

oh gee matt... theres no simple answer to this. mike (iceman) does great images with a 10" dob on an EQ platform. you could get the same and put it on a eq6 i guess and do DSOs... you will need tracking and goto will help you find things better... and a camera and laptop... planetary pics and DSOs oft require diferent cameras too...
but if you are just doing DSOs you might only need a ed80 on a eq5.
good luck. i am sure someone well help ya more

[Astroman]

Or... if you want get yourself a Meade or Celestron 8" SCT with computerised GOTO mount.

[leon]

As suggested Matt, you are best to start with a good pair of bino's until you get more experienced, astro imaging can get very involved indeed.
Also get some books on the subject and have a good read up on the subject before you dive into it.

Cheers leon

[ballaratdragons]

Research?

That is an entirely different field!!!

Do you mean just astrophotography, or actual research? Clarify what you are asking before we can answer your question.

[mattweather]

Yes Ballarat Dragons. I am looking forward to your answers:):thumbsup:

[Miaplacidus]

Well that clarifies that, then.

[mojo]

I just spat coffee on the monitor thanks :lol:

[janoskiss]

:lol:
Clear as mud, huh Ken? :rofl:

[ving]

yes what?
yes astro pics or yes research?