Hello everyone,
I have always been interested in astronomy and also own Starry Night Pro, which up to now has been my only means of exploring the sky.
However I was now thinking of getting a simple telescope for beginners just to get started, and later on I can buy a better one.
Please note, I have a balcony, but not my own backyard, although there is a common area downstairs, but I would like to have some privacy of course. I live near the beach though, and I think it can be really nice to look at the sky from the beach on a nice summer night....
I am not a big or very strong person either, so I would also need something I can easily handle (not too heavy). I don't have my own car and if I want to use it at the beach for example I have to carry it there. (There are some tables at the beach, so a tabletop telescope would be fine too.)
I had a look at some websites and I thought the C
elestron Firstscope + Accompanying Kit could be a good choice as a first telescope (without huge expectations of course). Cheap, easy to use, under 2 kg... And apparently you can see quite a few objects with it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XlRSJ3wADs
But the reviews are sort of mixed. Of course it also depends on expectations.
I also want to have a look at second-hand shops and astronomy clubs, but for now what do you think? Also considering the details I mentioned above?
Any particular recommendations? It doesn't matter if it is not the best telescope in the world because if my interest evolves I will definitely upgrade, so it is not that I will be stuck with it for the rest of my life.
Thank you for your advice.
