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re scope purchase
Congratulations Hayley,for joining IIS,this forum is very,very good for getting the right information in regards to optical gear,there are some very good people who are always avaliable to assist with any advice you may require.
The above post are spot on,please do'nt buy the $180 scope you mention,you would be much better putting that money towards are really good set of binoculars.Many people underate binoculars as a astronomy tool,but they will provide you with many hours of pleasure.
I have a pair of Vixen 15 by 80 binos on a tripod,I bought these second hand for $330.Now I know that sounds like a lot of money,as you are starting out.but a pair of binos on a tripod is so sweet.A telescope is a tricky piece of equipment to start of with.
If you can join an astronomy club,that would be the best thing to do,also go to a 'star party',now your on ice you will have all of the best information at your finger tips.
I think some of the retailers sell good chinese binos on tripods for less than what I paid for mine,once again get someone from the astronomy clubs to go with you when you make a purchase.
good luck and enjoy-Chris
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