Telescope?

[chouglez]

After they found earth like planet (I m saving all I can as we speak to fly with Mr. Branson :D ) I have got a bit inquisitive about the galaxy around us and planning to buy a telescope.

Any ideas folks what to get. Budget is around 200-300 quids. Have got absolutely no clue where to even start.

Any suggestions/advise will be highly appreciated.

[Vinny]

Have got absolutely no clue where to even start.

Any suggestions/advise will be highly appreciated.

The sky.... at night










:D :D :D

[IanC_UK]

My brother has a cheapish telescope, have always found these people are very helpful ! :) http://www.greenwich-observatory.co.uk/

[chouglez]

Very funny Mr. Hades :razz: :D :D

[Steep]

My telescope came from Lidl a few years ago but I've bought some bits and pieces from David Hinds and found them helpful.

http://www.dhinds.co.uk/index.php

[Dan Leach]

My advice would be do not get one with a motor drive, just go for size. Get the biggest dobsonian you can for the money. Or if you want one thats easier to use get a schmidt-cassegrain
This is a great scope for the money
http://www.celestron.uk.com/catalogues/view_item.asp?ItemID=32726&CatalogueID=272&CategoryID=4033
But large and unwieldy, it wouldn't be easy to drag outside and back in for an evenings viewing.
This would be a more practical alternative, but wouldnt gather as much light
http://www.celestron.uk.com/catalogues/view_item.asp?ItemID=30615&CatalogueID=272&CategoryID=3802

Hope that helps a bit

[mrgubby]

Buy one that fits your camera .


Sorry if that's a bit obvious but they don't all have Nikon / Canon adaptors availaible

[Dan Leach]

Buy one that fits your camera .


Sorry if that's a bit obvious but they don't all have Nikon / Canon adaptors availaible

Almost all telescopes by standard manufacturers have camera ports. Then you need 2 adapters, one for your camera (and there is an adaptor for all main makers of DSLR's) and one that comes from the telescope maker that fits the camera mount and has a screw fitting for the telescope. Unless you buy a cheapo £60 jobbie from argos, i cant see that being a problem

[mrgubby]

Almost all telescopes by standard manufacturers have camera ports. Then you need 2 adapters, one for your camera (and there is an adaptor for all main makers of DSLR's) and one that comes from the telescope maker that fits the camera mount and has a screw fitting for the telescope. Unless you buy a cheapo £60 jobbie from argos, i cant see that being a problem

Fair enough , bloke I worked with had a 'serious' telescope & claimed he couldn't get the mount for his camera .


Then again he never would say what his camera was :)