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Old 15-07-2012, 07:44 AM
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Michael, the problem with most of these cheap refractors is that they have plastic opjective lenses (the lense at the front of the scope) that simply don't show very good views. The other problem is to conteract these inferior lenses they have such long focal length that the field of view is so small, you can't fit anything much bigger than one star in them. These inferior optics along with small arpeture mean that even to look at the moon, you can't get enough magnification to see anything exciting.

Peter makes a strong point and if its at all possible you should go for the 6" dobs as this is the best beginners scope. It will literally last you years and years.

Or if you really want something now Try something like the scope in the link below. Not exactly what you were looking for but Orion is a known brand and Bintel is a reputal dealer.

http://www.bintel.com.au/Telescopes/...oductview.aspx

Last edited by Rex; 15-07-2012 at 08:00 AM. Reason: Added link after research.
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