Hi there,
Being a 1st time purchaser, i am looking at the SAXON F1149EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope w/ Tripod. It has the following description....
- (1x) SAXON F1149EQ Telescope
- (1x) 5x24 Finderscope
- (3x) Quality Super 1.25" eyepieces (4mm, 10mm & 25mm)
- (1x) Strong Aluminium tripod and accessory tray
- (1x) Bonus: 1.5X Erecting Eyepiece
- (1x) Set of Tools
- (1x) Instructions/Assembly Manual
- (1x) Colour printed Moon & Solar System Chart
- (1x) Astronomical CD-ROM
Information about Reflector Telescopes
Newtonian reflector telescopes are a popular choice for astronomical use because they have the lowest cost per inch of aperture. Observation of faint deep sky objects, such as nebulae and galaxies, can be achieved at a relatively reasonable cost.
Some of its special features include:- Bonus: 1.5X Erecting Eyepiece(Valued at $45.00) for terrestial viewing
- EQ1 German Equatorial Mount with large mount head for greater stability and tracking precision
- Long focal length allows for good viewing at both high and low powers with different eyepieces
Specifications
- Aperture: 114mm
- Focal length: 900mm (f/8)
- Coating: 4.5" aluminised and overcoated mirrors
- Tube material: Aluminium
- EQ1 German Equatorial Mount
- Smooth rack and pinion focuser
- Weight: 16Kg
Is this a decent telescope for a 1st timer like me, who has 5 kids that want to "star gaze"?
Or maybe this one.....Celestron 127mm Telescope
Thanks
Confused.
