Im looking to buy a telescope, please help!, page 2
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reply posted on 22-10-2009 @ 11:40 AM by blankduck18
www.skywatcherusa.com...

Is the telescope im looking at
However i really dont know what I am looking at
I just recently wanted to get one and that was the first result from google
I am looking for something with auto tracking

Can anyone help me out with this? Or know of a better deal the main thing is the auto tracking. Would look for something I can hook up to a computer if thats out


reply posted on 25-10-2009 @ 03:36 PM by GezinhoKiko
reply to post by Skyviewer



could you please guide me to these better ones for £150? I was gonna go for the celestron on my OP but if there is better for the same money then please let me know. Many thanks.


reply posted on 19-12-2009 @ 10:42 AM by Skyviewer
Sorry for the belated response - I'm assuming you are in Britain - If so, I'd suggest you get a Skywatcher Skyliner 150P.

www.firstlightoptics.com...

It has a 6 inch aperture, which is more than enough to get you started with astronomy. It's on a dobsonian mount, which is dead-easy to use and ensures that more funds are put into the optics which matters more at your price-range. Unless you plan on taking pictures, I would go with the above.

You'll be able to see the moon, mars, saturn and jupiter with it, along with many deep space objects.

I recently purchased the 8" version (200P), and it's amazing. Well built, so I can only assume that the 6" version is also great.

If you've any questions in particular, just drop me a line.

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