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Old 27-03-2009, 12:00 AM
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Chillie (Henry)
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Buying first telescope - what do I need?

I now have enough credit to buy my first telescope.

I have a budget of $1,800 including postage/freight to Horsham Victoria.

I am after a Sky-Watcher 12" Black Diamond Dobsonian. Is this one here for $1,499.00 or is this one a cheaper version?
http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-co....htm#dobsonian

It does look different from the picture on the Sky-Watcher web site.

I am also looking a buy a Laser Collimator if it doesn't blow the budget.

I will wait for a while before I buy a Barlow lens or any filters so I can get quality.

Is there anything else that I need to buy straight off?

I would prefer to buy everything from one shop. It doesn't have to come from Andrews Communications.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Henry.
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