Diko Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Hi there Diko here. I have been studying your posts about beginners and equipment you and may have read my introduction post about replacing my existing equipment well time to make a decission. I have a seventeen year old Jessop TA1100-102 reflecting telescope (Christmas present in perfect order) which came with three 1.25dia lenses, 6mm 12.5mm & 20mm plus a 3 x Barlow lens. This has given me much pleasure stargazing weather permitting. However looking at the multitude of telescope choice now avaliable I would like an equipment upgrade. 1/ I keep my Jessop reflector and upgrade the lenses to higher quality spec plus buy a pair Astronomical Binocoulars of 15 x 70 (size will need your recomendations please). Purchase a Bresser MikrOkular Full HD Camera (does this plug into a laptop)? 2/ Upgrade to a Catadioptric telescope (NexStar SE Series, Celestron NexStar Evolution or perhaps a Dobsonian Telescope 200P plus a camera? This choice is more expensive but decissions have to be made.? I have looked at secomd hand equipment from a reputable dealer (RVO) and perhaps this could be a wise choice. Your comments will be most welcome, Diko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 It will all depend on what you want to look at and whether you may want to add a camera?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diko Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 General observation of the night sky. I would need new telescope for Planets but thats going to be expensive. Im getting around to thinking an upgrade of new lenses for the Jessop reflector and a decent pair of binocoulars for the time being. If I go for the upgrade of my Jessop I wil need advice on lenses also the binocoulars too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Try https://www.astrobuysell.com for used equipment some good button be had . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diko Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 Wow, thanks there’s lots to see there Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bryand Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 If you get a pair of astro binoculars you'll need a support of some kind - a monopod at the very least, preferably a tripod and mount. The rig doesn't need to be as hefty as this, which is nevertheless readily transportable. Diko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astronomer, Reinvented Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I can't say much about the telescope.as mine is only slightly larger than yours. Sone sort of motorised mount would be helpful. On the bins, I would say an almost essential part of an astronomer's kit. 15x70 is a good size but difficult for most people to hand-hold. 12x60 might be better for most people. Here's a list of suitable targets for 12x60 "bins": Moon Phases of Venus, exceptionally Mercury Jupiter's moons Saturn having "handles" Sunspots (WITH SUITABLE FILTERS!!!) Bright star clusters: Pleaides (M45), Melotte 20, Melotte 111, M35, M13, M22, M11, M44, M4, M92 Double stars: Mizar/Alcor, Albireo, Epsilon Lyrae (but doesn't split into 4), Nu Draconi Orion Great Nebula (M42) Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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