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What would be the best buy under $200.00?

Postby Oceanx77 on Mon Dec 06, 2004 8:49 pm

I would like to buy my husband a telescope for christmas. What would be good for a first time user? Looking to stay under $200.00. I have been looking at these modles but it all a little confusing. Any help would be great :lol:
Celestron Firstscope 76EQ Telescope 31032 ,
Celestron Firstscope 70 EQ Refractor Telescope - 21076
Meade 114 EQ-A Model 4.5" F/8 Equatorial Telescope - 04055
Meade 114EQ-AST Model 4.5" F/8.8 Equatorial Telescope - 04056

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Lisa
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Postby opticsplanet.com on Tue Dec 07, 2004 8:15 pm

Hi

Under $200, try these

Meade 114EQ-A, Meade 114 EQ-A Model 4.5" F/8 Equatorial Telescope - 04055 w/ FREE UPS

Tasco 1000x114 Galaxsee, Tasco 1000x114mm Galaxsee Reflector Telescope $50 OFF with FREE UPS
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