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Old 13-07-2021, 06:34 AM
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"what is the best telescope i am a beginner"

Hello,

If you have been reading about telescopes I'm sure you have seen the saying "The best scope is the one you use the most". The Questar 7" would be right up there for the best scope, small, light(well compact anyway) and packs a punch miles above its small foot print. But at a price that is more than a little restrictive...

The 8" dob is a great starter scope, plenty around 2nd hand as well. But depending on your fitness/age they can start to get "heavy", if you have to carry the base more than 30mtrs they can start to get awkward!

However a simple dolly can make a large scope easy to use every night.

Budget and a weight limit if there is one, also, do you have reserves left for incidentals such as eyepieces, shrouds, dew shields and a fairly endless list of addons after those...



Steve
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