Stargazing Best Telescope Under $400: Top Picks and Recommendations for US Shoppers

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For a budget of around $400, the Orion XT8 is highly recommended as it features an 8" Newtonian design on a Dobsonian mount, providing excellent optics for the price. Users are encouraged to explore options on eBay, where various telescopes, including models like the Meade 8" LX90, can often be found. The Orion XT8's parabolically-figured primary mirror helps reduce optical coma, making it suitable for deep-sky observations. Additionally, investing in a good star atlas or set of charts is advised for navigating the night sky effectively. This combination of telescope and resources will enhance the stargazing experience significantly.
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with about 400$, any suggestion for me ? what i should buy, pls me a store or brand in US pls :D
 
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Littlejenny said:
with about 400$, any suggestion for me ? what i should buy, pls me a store or brand in US pls :D
An Orion XT8 is well within your budget. It is an 8" Newtonian on an alt-azimuth (Dobsonian) mount. By staying with a simple, inexpensive mount you get the best optics for your money.
 
I would browse ebay to see what is available. There are some nice cats there in your price range on a regular basis e.g., http://cgi.ebay.com/Meade-8-LX90-Scmidt-Cassegrain-Telescope_W0QQitemZ150510652706QQcategoryZ74929QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4524310907123046014
 


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An Orion XT8 is well within your budget. It is an 8" Newtonian on an alt-azimuth (Dobsonian) mount. By staying with a simple, inexpensive mount you get the best optics for your money.

thx for that suggestion, hmm, I've searched for it in google, seem to be quite good :D

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Littlejenny said:
thx for that suggestion, hmm, I've searched for it in google, seem to be quite good :D

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It has parabolically-figured primary mirror (not spherically, so you can escape some coma) and has enough aperture to get you into some pretty serious fuzzy-hunting territory. This is a decent scope with reasonable aperture. Buy a nice atlas or set of charts, so you can learn your way around the night sky, and you'll be busy for years.
 
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