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Originally Posted by Dean
What do you want to look at?
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I'd like to view objects outside our solar system. The internet tells me a reflector would be best for that.
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Originally Posted by sperry
My guess is with these things, you get what you pay for. Since telescopes aren't really mass produced, the cheap ones are probably the crappy ones.
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This I've discovered. Although I've seen some incredible antique brass telescopes for thousands of dollars.
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Originally Posted by ScottyS
Are you looking to do photography, use the fancy auto-tracking stuff, or just want a basic tube for fun?
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I don't have a nice camera at the moment, but when I do get one I'd like to take photographs. The auto-tracking would be nice being a beginner.
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Originally Posted by ScottyS
The best bang for your buck optics-wise is probably a Dobsonian type reflector. They are large (but light), and are manipulated by hand, but they do offer a very very good image for sub-$1000 scopes.
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I agree, this is the one I've had my eye on...
http://www.telescope.com/control/pro...oduct_id=27183