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Originally Posted by Jaeger
To try and distill the multitude of threads into one - hopefully short - buyers' guide, what should be in every IceInSpace beginner's shopping basket?
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Hi Jaeger,
There are many resources available, either in print or on the web, around the theme of 'first telescope buyers guide'.
No two beginners are the same.... someone who is after portability or insists on a goto-scope may start with a small Maksutov or refractor, and he or she would not need collimation tools... whereas a Telrad would be a bit bulky for say an ETX-90. But they would need a decent power supply, which for a Dob is not a high priority.
I find the strength of the IIS community is in its ability to tailor its advice to each individual's desires, even if it may take posting the odd question or two...
And at the end of the day there are very few things that one really
needs straightaway, besides a scope and a few ep's - but there are many 'nice to have's'.
