Heya All!
I have browsed these forums over the years from time to time and ever since I was a child spent several hours a week using binoculars to look into the night sky in Adelaide...
It is my birthday next week and the Mrs is wanting to finally push me to get a telescope (with her $$$
).
She has done some research and suggested the 130EQ at this stage however she doesn't want to go purchasing something which is going to be a waste of money, space and possibly hinder my amazement with the universe!
Budget is up to $500 at the moment maximum...
Planets are well and nice (I know as of late we have had good viewings of Jupiter/Mars due to my iPad apps I have) but what will really bring tears to my eyes would be other galaxies and nebulae...
How much can I really see with this kind of budget?
If my experience is what I am hoping for - an upgrade would definitely be due within 6 months breaking easily into the 4 digit realm... practicality means nothing to me if it benefits my viewing... Astrophotography will also come once I get into the swing of things (I hope my Nikon D80 will suffice?)
Thanks in advance for any help!
