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Old 02-09-2021, 06:51 PM
astro744
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Give BINTEL a call. They are a reputable dealer and will give you good advice. They also offer excellent after sales service.

See https://www.bintel.com.au/product-ca...v=322b26af01d5

Also consider a refractor telescope. It won’t have the light gathering of the reflectors suggested but will offer quick setup, quick cool down giving steady images in minutes (provided atmosphere is steady). The also have minimal maintenance (collimation will not need regular attention in a refractor).

I spent the last two afternoons right on sunset observing Venus with 60mm and 80mm refractors. Setup was 2-3min!

Note there is a supply shortage of telescope equipment worldwide and this has unfortunately pushed prices up too.

Note too NEVER observe the Sun directly without a suitable solar filter.
DO NOT use solar filters that screw into the eyepiece. These have been banned years ago but may slip through through online overseas purchases. Any finder also requires a filter or better still remove it to prevent accidental usage. Once again talk to Bintel for recommendation. Solar observing is best left until some experience with the telescope has been developed.
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