Shearergol 0 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I'm looking to buy a telescope, for less than £350. Anyone know anything about them who could offer advice on the best one to buy? It's for stargazing rather than spying btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6287 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I'm looking to buy a telescope, for less than £350. Anyone know anything about them who could offer advice on the best one to buy? It's for stargazing rather than spying btw 183818[/snapback] What type of stars? Rusty, fishy ones? Seriously though it all depends what level of detail you're wanting to see I guess - also there's interchangable eye lenses on the more expensive models which are obviously added expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras 234 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 There are three major types of telescopes... Type one has a lens which creates magnification Type two has a mirror Type three (catadioptric) combines one and two to create a greater magnification whilest keeping the shaft short. All in all, type one is the least useful, type three has its proponents and detractors but type two is the one that most swear by. If you're looking to lug it around places, I'd definitely say that the catadioptric is the right option for you. You can get decent magnification and focus out of them without breaking the bank or the lens during transport. If it's going to be relatively stationary, I'd recomend a mirror design. All in all, probably the most important number to look for while shopping around is the 'f' rating, which will tell you how much light is allowed in. The lower this number, the harder it will be to see the stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras 234 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 P.S. I have a 114mm like this one: And it's more than I need really. If I'd had the chance to exchange it, I'd go for this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 How much are them? Always fancied a telescope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras 234 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Top one was about £150. Bottom would cost you around the £300-350 figure that Gol was giving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6287 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 How much are them? Always fancied a telescope 183828[/snapback] You certainly wouldn't be using it to look at star constellations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 How much are them? Always fancied a telescope 183828[/snapback] You certainly wouldn't be using it to look at star constellations! 183832[/snapback] What do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Howay Mr Rogers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 There are three major types of telescopes... Type one has a lens which creates magnification Type two has a mirror Type three (catadioptric) combines one and two to create a greater magnification whilest keeping the shaft short. All in all, type one is the least useful, type three has its proponents and detractors but type two is the one that most swear by. If you're looking to lug it around places, I'd definitely say that the catadioptric is the right option for you. You can get decent magnification and focus out of them without breaking the bank or the lens during transport. If it's going to be relatively stationary, I'd recomend a mirror design. All in all, probably the most important number to look for while shopping around is the 'f' rating, which will tell you how much light is allowed in. The lower this number, the harder it will be to see the stars. 183822[/snapback] Cheers, think that gives me some idea. Ebay here I come.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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