How to pick a T'scope.

[RAJAH235]

FWIW. Here's another link to help the newbie with their choices of which t'scope will suit them.
http://www.astronomics.com/main/category.asp/catalog_name/Astronomics/category_name/How%20to%20pick%20a%20telescope/Page/1
HTH. :D L.

[wavelandscott]

I reckon that this is a topic that should become a sticky if enough people add their "best" links to articles etc...

[iceman]

I agree.. i'd actually prefer if we had a "what telescope should i buy" article written locally to put on the site locally..

But it requires someone to do all the writing work.. and i don't have time.. i still have to do the EQ platform review, a how-to for using registax, and many other things :(

[ballaratdragons]

I don't mind doing the write-up on which scope to buy!


BUY A DOB!

There you go, print that.

[janoskiss]

That's a Tony-style write up, Ken! :P

[davidpretorius]

i am still planning to write one in the next few weeks. i will be scanning the threads for quotes and eyepiece suggestions etc

[Miaplacidus]

As you can see, I seem to have acquired pretty much one of every type of telescope that is usually recommended to beginners. I've been toying with the idea of writing a comparison article (written, naturally, with inimitable pith, wit and wisdom). If I get it down, I'll send a copy to you, Mike, to see whether you deem it worthy of a spot on your cobweb.

Cheers,

Brian.

[iceman]

Sounds great Dave and Brian!

Look forward to it!

[mickoking]

150-200mm Dob. Cant go wrong as a beginners 'scope.