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Originally Posted by leee
As I am new to the "hobby" of astronomy gazing. I am seeking advice about this scope
Astronomers Without Borders The OneSky telescope from Astronomers Without Borders ...
Yea or Nay ? I guess it is a Celestron 5.3 inch A better option ? Remembering - I am total "newbe" .
I know Alex. More Stuff - but you have to agree, this might be "the Right Stuff"  |
I could not find a price.
I would not mind betting that a 6 inch GSO Newtonian on a Dobsonian mount may be cheaper, .certainly better...I expect the scope you mention will have issues with dew being open tube.... but it does not matter it won't be your last. Personally I would bite the bullet and go for a 8 inch Newtonian f5 on a Dobsonian mount as I expect you won't need another. GSO are excellent for the money ..check out prices over there but I expect they would be around five hundred...If you are thinking to do photos..which almost certain, even if you say now not interested..you almost certainly will...you will go for a eight inch f5 tube and get a HEQ 5 equatorial mount and with your dslr camera you will get excellent photos... if you get an equatorial mount you can set up to display stuff on your lap top..also they have a goto feature which means there is no problem finding objects ..a small point but why not take advantage of such wonderful technology..if you use Sharpcap..free image acquisition ssoftware it stacks live to your lap top so what may appear dim through the eyepiece is a very respectable image on screen...I think its one of those things where spending perhaps more than you expected will not be money wasted...Think of it this way..one wants to start with a microscope..you would no doubt say forget the $100 unit from Walmart and spend a few more dollars and get something that you can really use.
Its really is not difficult and although it may seem daunting now you will mange with few problems...I just think a small scope you will out grow and also you may find it disappointing...
I started with a four inch, then a 6 inch then an eight inch and I just wish I had gone for an eight inch first up...you will actually save money buying now that which you will end up with..including a heq5 goto mount...
It's not that much money...probably a take away coffee each day for a year.
You know I would not steer you wrong.
Alex