They show you the telescope here, you can find the telescope being demostated from approx 2:36 - 3:30. He tests it on
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They show you the telescope here, you can find the telescope being demostated from approx 2:36 - 3:30. He tests it on
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Binoculars + planisphere or atlas is a great combination for getting started.
I used these the first two years I started observing.
Since you are in USA, check the begginer telescope section at Orion Telescopes.
They have some at a reasonable price and occasionally have good sales as well.
This one is not the greatest but is better than the refractors you have linked to: https://www.telescope.com/catalog/produ ... -prodtitle
I would recommend this one as the best in your budget, good optics and
The only thing is that they are tabletop models so you will need to supply a stool or table to place them on while viewing.
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Just keep in mind that people promoting telescopes like these on youtube and such places are ultimately just trying to sell something through their links so they make money.UnityLover wrote: ↑Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:29 pm @Bigzmey Astrobiscuit is a youtube channel you can find here
They show you the telescope here, you can find the telescope being demostated from approx 2:36 - 3:30. He tests it on DSOs later on. To find the link, visit his website in the description, he has an amazon link on the webpage whichs leads to the telescope he used in the video.
These poorly made telescopes are not worth the money you will spend.
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Astrobiscuit may be not very known to our American friends. He lives in the UK, is a very well skilled astronomer gifted with humor and great abilities to make the impossible work. You can trust him all right. Though he has his own connections with certain brands.UnityLover wrote: ↑Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:37 pm Is astrobiscuit trustworthy? They have reccomended this telescope, and if they are reliable, it can see quite a lot. The amazon reviews also show good quality.
The telescope in your link has good optics. It is an f11.6 achromat. The mount underneath however did not stand in line as first when stability was distributed.
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Let's say you want to see Saturn rings. It is a small target which requires higher power. If you mount is not stable, every time you touch it to place on target, replaceUnityLover wrote: ↑Mon Aug 29, 2022 7:56 pm Stability isnt that bad, because I am just going to use this for fun. I dont need top notch high quality photos and things, just a nice view. So as long as the optics are good, im fine with it.
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Hello UnityLover and welcome aboard !UnityLover wrote: ↑Mon Aug 29, 2022 2:05 pm I do have a pair of decent binoculars, im pretty sure its 50X magnification, I will start with them. Have any future recommendations for decent telescopes under $70?
The forecast for today is mostly clear tonight, so I can tell how the binoculars went tonight or tomorrow.
Believe me when I tell you that you have come to the right place and not just for good advise( but you will get that 100%) but a great bunch of people who truly love this hobby,they won’t steer you wrong so definitely listen to what they are telling you !
I’m a beginner too and I’m glad I listened to them,I like you used a pair of bino’s and I live where it’s dark at night so I used them for awhile.
After getting acquainted with the night sky and putting my money aside I then bite the bullet and bought a 10”
I was very tempted again like you to try to save some money and buy a small used cheap telescope.
So glad I didn’t you will:
(1) waste your money that you could have put down on a real telescope
(2) it will definitely frustrate you when you can’t see anything and
(3) you will then be frustrated AND pissed off that you threw your money away!
Try saving a little every week if you can and then get a really good telescope that you will enjoy and be happy with .
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UnityLover listen to these fine folks, they know of what they speak, you will just be wasting money on those toy telescopes!Bigzmey wrote: ↑Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:49 pmWhat is astrobiscuit?UnityLover wrote: ↑Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:37 pm @Bigzmey
Is astrobiscuit trustworthy? They have reccomended this telescope, and if they are reliable, it can see quite a lot. The amazon reviews also show good quality.
I would not rely on amazon reviews. You are better off asking for advice on astro forums like our.
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If what you now have is a pair of 8x22 binoculars, while they aren't ideal, they are better than nothing, so go ahead and use them while you get settled in the hobby. The 22mm diameter of the objective lenses won't gather as much light as, say, 50mm, but you'll still be able to see things you can't see with your naked eye. And, again, if you decide to upgrade, try before you buy. Many of us use 10x binos, but some of us prefer 8x or 7x. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, and, like buying shoes, you have to find out what fits.
And if you find some other astronomers in your local area who you can go observing with, they will show you how to maximize those binos, and lots of fun things to see as well.
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Otherwise your looking at $300 or junk
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Jokes aside, I would check Craigs list. You will find lots of junk scopes that people try to sell for more than they bought it for, but once in a while good deal shows up. Patience pays off. BTW since you said you want to observe planets, binoculars won't show you the rings of Saturn. A cheap telescope may, depending on its focal length, how wobbly the mount is and how well you can deal with it. I once had a telescope that looks a lot like like that 60 mm astrobiscuit one. I recall it was hard to use and felt like looking through a straw. I don't know what happened to it but it's gone. I also got a 4.5" Newtonian equatorial mount once for $95 from Big 5 back in 2000 that was actually useful, I still have it, fine for a travel telescope.
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(btw, astro biscuit said it was good for UNDER 100 dollars, so its not that good, but its cheap.)
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Are you serious?UnityLover wrote: ↑Tue Aug 30, 2022 3:45 pm And even if the tripod isnt too steady, and if I bump it out of view, finding it again is part of the fun, right?
Every one and their brother is giving you good advise that you seemly disregard .
Go ahead and spend a little bit of money on a pile of junk, wish I could be there to watch you as you “find it again it’s part of the fun, right”?
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I think you'll find that get old real fast... :pUnityLover wrote: ↑Tue Aug 30, 2022 3:45 pm And even if the tripod isnt too steady, and if I bump it out of view, finding it again is part of the fun, right?
I think you've been given some pretty good advice previously in order to make a well-informed decision that's not just based on on one youtube video you've seen (in the video the mount was replaced with something that actually worked!).
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That is the key point! As John has mentioned above, the objective lens on this scope is not bad. So, if you buy it and replace the mount, diagonal, EPs and finder, you will get a decent scope, but you would end up spending a bit more than $70.davesellars wrote: ↑Tue Aug 30, 2022 4:26 pm in the video the mount was replaced with something that actually worked!
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