scotjimland
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Been thinking (yes I know that's dangerous) about getting into astronomy .. live in a great place with very little light pollution and love looking at the night sky with binoculars, but know very little about the hobby or what telescope to buy.
I would like to buy a quality instrument that I won't outgrow in a few months .. not fussy if it's second hand or not.. . would also like to take photos using an SLR Nikon .. If possible, budget around £500
I've already read quite a lot on the internet about buying a first telescope, different types , sizes and the costs.. etc not really fussy about a 'Go To' scope.. I think I would prefer to learn rather than take the easy route.. but nothing beats personal recommendations...
all advice gratefully received.. assume I know zilch .. which is true
I would like to buy a quality instrument that I won't outgrow in a few months .. not fussy if it's second hand or not.. . would also like to take photos using an SLR Nikon .. If possible, budget around £500
I've already read quite a lot on the internet about buying a first telescope, different types , sizes and the costs.. etc not really fussy about a 'Go To' scope.. I think I would prefer to learn rather than take the easy route.. but nothing beats personal recommendations...
all advice gratefully received.. assume I know zilch .. which is true
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