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Jared
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Reged: 10/11/05
Posts: 1875
Loc: Piedmont, California, U.S.
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Re: New guy to the hobby
07/20/08 09:53 PM
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Best advice I can give you:
- Don't even think about imaging right now. The equipment you need for imaging is completely different from the equipment you need for visual astronomy. Yes, both parts of the hobby use optical tubes and mounts, but the priorities are completely different. I have spent roughly $20,000 on astrophotography equipment (and love it, by the way), and the visual views through my scope are no better than--possibly not even as good as--those I would get through a $600 8" Dobsonian. The entry point for an imaging scope and camera is $3,000. Consider it an additional hobby that you may pursue later.
For visual use, listen to Rich's advice. A good chair and an easy to use 6" or 8" Dobsonian reflector will do more to generate a love of astronomy and the night sky than anything else you can purchase. By the way, I'd add a nice pair of 10x50 binoculars to the list as well.
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- Jared Willson
- Fluorostar FLT-110 w/ TEC optics
- Vixen VC200L
- Astro-Physics Mach1 GTO
- Stellarvue SV80S
- Takahashi Teegul SP Mount
- STL-11000
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