What is the best Telescope for a beginner?
Hey I’m 17 and I’ve always loved Astronomy since I was a kid and I had one of those cheap ones. But I want a nicer one. So any suggestions? And thanks!
I suggest you join an Astronomy Club or at least go to a couple star party’s and see what you like.Most clubs have loaner Telescopes you can take home once trained.Here is a link to clubs-
http://www.astronomyclubs.com/
A good telescope for dso’s(deep space objects) is the reflector type and the easiest to use and set up is a dob,(Dobsonian mount).To get a telescope that will give you views of Galaxy’s,Nebula,clusters and such you will need at least 6″ aperture.
This is a good place to do some window shopping-
http://www.telescope.com/Telescopes/Dobsonian-Telescopes/pc/1/12.uts
I have 2 of their telescopes a Starblast 6 and an XT 10-I love them both.
Thy really stand behind their products.
Stay away from e-bay and department store telescopes.
Wally
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