More clichés apply, but I’ll leave it there for now.įind people, use their stuff, then figure out what works best for you and get the most for your money. They all do the same thing, but sometimes in very different ways, and everyone has a strong preference for their way(s). Telescopes and telescope people are a lot like cars and car people.
Some telescopes are great for “learning the sky” with a star chart and a finder (especially donsonians) but can take longer to gain proficiency (because you have to find things yourself), while others (computerized, motor-driven) are better for “eyepiece time” and can be used for astrophotography, but are more expensive and can leave you dependent upon a computer to find things.ĭobs are certainly a good starting point, though I’d encourage a 10” over an 8” because you’ll have a better experience looking at deep sky objects (nebulas, galaxies, etc.). You will likely find that you’ll develop strong preferences for which type of telescope you like, and get a sense for where you might want to go with your hobby. Depending upon where you are, there’s a good chance you’ve got a club near enough with not only a bunch of experienced people who love to share their hobby, but that also has loaner equipment members can borrow. I’ll second the local amateur astronomy club.
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