Evening all,
Just joined *checks watch* 2 minutes ago. This is my official newbie thread.
(and just because I like this one:
)
I'm toying with the idea of getting into astronomy, as I've enjoyed a few nights out the back yard with a 10x50 set of binocs (despite some determined assaults by companies of mosquitoes), along with a star map and a red torch.
I'm looking at getting one of these:
http://www.bintel.com.au/BT202.html
What's people's experience with these? Is it good? Is it bad? Is it an overkill for a newbie who isn't too sure if he's gonna stay with the hobby?
What if I don't like the hobby and give it up? What is the possibility of reselling?
What if I want to get into taking pictures. Can I do it with this one? (I assume difficult because of the mount)
(*sigh*. And now They Might be Giants - The Sun is a Mass of Incadescent Gas starts playing).
What should I be looking for? What should I pay attention too?
Some info about myself
- Live in north shore of Sydney, urban.
- Current understanding of telescopes et all:
"Oooh look. Pretty numbers! It must be the bigger they are better! Except for price"
Thanks!
Anthony Sadler