Telescope (which one to choose, where to buy)?

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Jonh Doe2013-03-03 10:59:54

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Jonh Doe, 2013-03-03 10:59:54

There is no Optics hub, so this one is probably the most suitable.
I'm going to buy an inexpensive telescope on an equatorial mount, after reading the Internet, I came to the conclusion that the SKY-WATCHER catadioptric telescope of the Maksutov-Cassegrain system BK MAK80EQ1 on an equatorial mount is suitable for me. The choice fell on this model because of the price, the system, and the mount itself. Such a miracle costs about 7.5 tr.
“Attention question”: maybe I got on the wrong path? maybe there are better devices for that kind of money? and not unimportant price factor again. if this is a normal telescope for a beginner, can you share the photo.ru card (number)? And I promise to share my impressions of the purchase and use =)
Thank you all in advance.

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Vitaly Zheltyakov, 2013-03-03
@CodeByZen

What a suitable gift.
Reflectors for such a price allow you to observe "point" objects (the Moon, planets, stars) well and conveniently. Telescopes of the Maksutov-Cassegrain system make it possible to observe nebulae quite well (but they look far from being like in NASA images), but there is more fuss with them.
Well, if in essence, then I advise everyone to go to the local planetarium to the observatory, see how the whole process of observation looks like live - then it will become clear whether it is worth buying a telescope.

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javax, 2013-03-03
@javax

If you want to look at deep sky objects, then you need a larger diameter.
And in terms of the diameter / price ratio, the best thing is reflectors.
Well, in general, there are a lot of tips on the network for choosing a telescope ...

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javax, 2013-03-03
@javax

If only the planets and the Moon, then magnification is more important than aperture.
In general, a telescope is a gift that is usually used for the first week, and then stands in the pantry ... If it's not for a person who is very passionate about astronomy

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oleksandr_veles, 2013-03-03
@oleksandr_veles

I advise Celestron C90 Mak =150ue
You can use both the EQ1 mount and a regular photo tripod.
Lightweight, comfortable, can be used as a telescope.
You can observe mainly the Moon and planets, but these are the only objects available in the city.
For nebulae, you need the sky and a diameter of 150mm or more.

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Mikhail Svarichevsky, 2013-11-29
@BarsMonster

I recommend contacting professionals:
http://www.astronomy.ru/forum/index.php/board,30.0.html