telescope wanted

[Guest craigymuk]

Hi wanting a scope anything like this http://www.firstlightoptics.com/reflectors/skywatcher-skyhawk-1145p.html just starting out so anything if anyone has anything for sale thanks

[Craig]

If you're wanting to stretch your budget as far as possible consider buying a used dobsonian, a 150P or 200P. A used scope will be a real bargain as long as it's in good condition.

 

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-skyliner-150p-dobsonian.html

 

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-skyliner-200p-dobsonian.html

 

They're far easier to use, they capture a good amount of light for observing those faint fuzzies, do a decent job on planets and what's more, the solid tube models can often be mounted on an EQ mount later if it takes your fancy.

 

There are loads of folks here with Dobs who swear by them.

[BAZ]

I would agree with Craig, get more mirror for your money, it's well worth it.

Setting up a Dob is way easier than an EQ mount, and you will be getting some good objects in no time.

[T A WOW]

I would agree. I've got a small starter scope (celestron astromaster eq130 md) while the scope itself is a quite good budget scope the mount does leave something to be desired.

If I'd of had the decision I would've got a dob.

[Daz Type-R]

+1 for a dob, still love mine!!

Just seen you are round the corner from me (ish), you can pop over and have a look at one if you want.

Edited January 15, 2013 by Daz Type-R

[Guest craigymuk]

Yer thanks for that I will do

[Brantuk]

We will have a club dob quite soon - 200P that will be available for anyone to use at (hopefully) most meetings.

[Daz Type-R]

Yer thanks for that I will do

Drop us a pm if and when interested and we can get something sorted.

[8472]

Yep, a Dob all the way!