Guest MattSett Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 hi guys, Recently i got a Skywatcher 150p reflector. My dad had a go, saw Jupiter's moons, and now wants one. What would you guys suggest would be a good scope for him? I was thinking a refractor as i have a reflector, but not sure. His budget is £200-£300. Cheers for your help Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) I'm pretty new to this too but at £200-300 a certain scope springs to my mind, Skywatcher 200p Dobsonian but someone will most likely recommend something else if you already have a 150p which isn't too far off the 200p. Edit: Also depends what he wants it for Edited April 1, 2012 by Eddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 If you want a Planet and Moon scope, I would suggest a 102 or if the budget allows, a127 Mak. you don't have to collimate it as often, if at all compared to a reflector. It will really do very well on the Moon, I have had some of my best views of the Moon through a 102 Mak. It will show brighter DSO's, double stars and clusters You just need to leave it to cool that bit longer to get the best out of it. You will though need dew control for it, as they are dew magnets. A home made dew shield will do to get you going, made from a camping mat, cheap, but effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 If you observe together then it makes sense to get a different scope so you could share views. In this case I recommend the same as Baz says, a 4" refractor or a 127 Mak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 The Starwave 80m Ed comes in that price range! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Another vote for a 127 Mak to complement your Dob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgolder Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 A mak127 is a good one, larger size than the same cost frac but no false colour like the cheaper fracs on planets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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