Brand recommendation(s)

LindseyShep · Guest

Hey, sorry to bother you with the newbie stuff, but does anyone reccommend any particular brand over another? I've been doing quite a bit of research, and will probably end up going with a reflector of some sort (under 500-I'm a poor college student Cool

) It seems that there are a wide variety of reflectors in my price range that would let me do quite a bit with my new scope (please correct me if I'm wrong on that one).

Thanks for your help!

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 3:47 pm Post subject:

Hi

A reflector is the obvious choice if you want a serious telescope on a college student budget.

As for type, a Dobsonian is the simplest and easy to use, and also the most economical in terms of telescope size. The Dob has always been one of my favorites, but then I have been in astronomy long enough to navigate without a computer.

As for brands, Celestron and Meade are the Ford and Chevy of the telescope world. Good to have both around, because the competition keeps us supplied with lots of fun stuff.
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Guest · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks so much for your help! It sounds as if I may be on the right track...

I found a refurbished Meade DS-2130AT (comes with warranty) for a great price..have you heard anything about that one? It's a 5", comes with Autostar, 1.25 eyepiece, and I believe 130mm. It looks pretty decent..

Thanks again, you rock! Very Happy