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First Scope... learning curve
Guys, I started out with the #1 Mk eyeball, thats all I could afford, and the star charts from the Sunday paper. The next quantum leap was a 50mm spectical blank (1000mm focus) mounted in a cardboard tube and a magnifying glass as an eyepiece!!!! I still have those early "observations" in my observing book.
Since then I've spent $$$$ on bigger and more sophisticated telescopes/ cameras/ books/maps you name it..... but you know what, I look back on those early years and smile, it was REALLY fun and enjoyable everynight was something new.
Don't expect such a starting point to compete with a 12" SC with GOTO etc, but I believe you have to serve your " apprenticeship" before appreciating things like Naglers and APO's.
I lived very well more many years, thank you on a 6" f8 Newt and a couple of Ramsden eyepieces, Nortons and clear skies!!!!!!!
Use what you have and enjoy!!!!!
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