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Old 22-10-2012, 07:25 AM
nakisawame
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"Testing the water" equipment - some advice?

Hi everyone,

I have a feeling what I'm about to ask may hurt your eyes, sorry about that!

My partner is keen on astronomy and so I'm looking to purchase an entry-level scope. Neither of us have owned or even used a telescope before so bare in mind anything that looks better than that with the naked eye is going to be a fun experience!

My low budget means I've narrowed it down to two options:

Celestron 76mm Firstscope
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Celestron-21...0840031&sr=1-2

Or

Saxon 767AZ
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Saxon-767AZ-.../ref=de_a_smtd

Do I go with the Celestron Firstscope and purchase a barlow lens and maybe a moon filter (if so, what are your tight-budget recommendations?) or do I go for the Saxon with the extras "thrown in"?

Basically I'm not looking to pay more than £75 all-in-all, hence my limited options!

Any feedback would be great!

Many thanks,

Hannah
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