DarkWeb
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Actually just cancelled the order. I'm looking for a smaller travel size, easy to use and not expensive one.
Beautiful
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cannabineer
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In that instance I highly recommend binoculars. Fujinon makes a wonderful 10x70, and the Russian big binos are a pretty good deal. I’ve had my 20x90s for fifteen years now.
Scope-wise I’d be looking at a small 6-inch “Dobsonian” reflector. Refractors that are worth the money are amazingly expensive. Use some money for a good (Tele Vue is the Cadillac) wide-field eyepiece, and “Burnham’s Catalog”. A very engaging book about the night sky. And Sky Atlas starmaps.
injinji
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That reminds me. I hiked in to the old river camp and picked my oranges a couple three nights ago. (not near as smooth as the sun though)
injinji
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I have a spotting scope I picked up in thrift store or pawn shop that I use ten times as much as my bigger scopes.
DarkWeb
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Looking at spotting scopes and binoculars right now.
BudmanTX
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Nice....what were u thinking of getting, or were getting?Kids are getting a telescope for Xmas. I can't wait to use it too
DarkWeb
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It was a $100 amazon "deal" I found cheaper and off amazon the reviews where crap. But now I'm at square one and don't really know what to buy. It's just a stepping stone for them....if they show interest I'll upgrade. If not well then maybe I should just get something to bring camping or in the jeep that can look at the stars. Still looking closer to $200 if you want a tripod
DarkWeb
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These are sweet but is it too much?
www.celestron.com
SkyMaster 15-35x70mm Zoom Porro Binoculars | Celestron
www.celestron.com
BudmanTX
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Celestrons are nice. You know you might wanna ck out the celestron website...May give you some ideas...who knows...I love mine..
raratt
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I have one that lives in my closet, I don't remember what brand.
DarkWeb
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This is also nice.
BudmanTX
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Also it a good idea to get a polarizing filter for viewing the moon...just makes it easier on the eyes so the Moon doesn't blind you when you look at it...This is also nice.
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
The trouble is the mount. It’s good for low elevations but crap for near zenith.This is also nice.
injinji
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I remember that now that you mentioned it.
DCcan
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Libraries often have ones you can check out.
People donate them, they pile up actually.
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
Still patrolling Craigslist might score a high value opportunity
DarkWeb
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Just checked...nothing
