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Can you recommend me the telescope for beginners
Is Skywatcher Heritage 76 mm is good for beginners
thank you
Is Skywatcher Heritage 76 mm is good for beginners
thank you
physixlover said:Can you recommend me the telescope for beginners
Is Skywatcher Heritage 76 mm is good for beginners
thank you
russ_watters said:FYI, guys, that scope the OP asked about is a very inexpensive 3" tabletop dobsonian. It's not bad for the money and if $75 is your budget, it is a good buy. http://telescopereviewsuk.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/sky-watcher-heritage-76/
You'll want a 2x or 3x Barlow to go with it, though.
I disagree with both points.DaveC426913 said:I'd say the general consensus is that the budget for a scope starts at well over that. Below that, any scope is worse than useless. Better to do without until your budget grows than be disappointed in your skygazing experience and give it up.
As for Barlows, my experience is: forget it. More heartache and disappointment.
russ_watters said:This scope has substantially better optics at half the price of what I started with.
The best telescope for a beginner is one that is easy to use and has a good balance between price and quality. A refractor telescope or a Dobsonian reflector telescope are great options for beginners.
It is recommended to spend at least $200 on a beginner telescope. This will ensure that the telescope has good quality optics and will provide a good viewing experience. However, there are also options available for under $200 that can still be suitable for beginners.
Some key features to look for in a beginner telescope include a stable mount, good quality optics, and a reasonable aperture size (around 70mm or larger). It is also important to consider the portability and ease of use of the telescope.
Yes, with a good quality beginner telescope, you can see planets such as Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars, as well as some galaxies and nebulae. However, the level of detail and clarity will depend on the telescope's aperture size and the viewing conditions.
Some additional equipment that can enhance your viewing experience with a beginner telescope include a moon filter, which reduces the brightness of the moon for better viewing, and a star map or guidebook to help you find celestial objects. However, these are not necessary and you can still enjoy stargazing without them.