oscarflytyer
Well-Known Member
OK - so I KNOW there are a lot of us nerds hanging out here (mostly mechanical, or course, but...)... Thought I would post for giggles and grins. Who knows...
So I have played a cpl times long ago with cheap telescopes, and been very frustrated (and in areas with a lot of light pollution). Of course I knew nada. And still basic case. And a lot of nonsense on the interweb!
Now that I have moved out a bit with less light pollution, and have a clear unobstructed sky view, I am once again very interested.
Direction I THINK I want to take - and feel free to tell me I am going down the wrong path! - is an 8" Dobson scope.
My criteria and limitations. I have old eyes (but can still use peep sights!). Portability is not an issue. I will use it mostly in the back yard, and occasionally take to the hunting property/RV'ing - but not a lot. I want a large(r) aperture - 8"/203mm (more light). Ability to take cell phone pics would be cool, but... I really like zoom abilities. Budget is under $600 (like to stay below $500, but negotiable if accessories included; I really don't want a basic and have to spend another $2-300 on accessories).
Some models I am looking at:
Orion SkyQuest XT8 Plus
Sky-Watcher Classic 200P Traditional 8″
Zhumell Z8
Apertura AD8 Dobsonian Reflector
So I have played a cpl times long ago with cheap telescopes, and been very frustrated (and in areas with a lot of light pollution). Of course I knew nada. And still basic case. And a lot of nonsense on the interweb!
Now that I have moved out a bit with less light pollution, and have a clear unobstructed sky view, I am once again very interested.
Direction I THINK I want to take - and feel free to tell me I am going down the wrong path! - is an 8" Dobson scope.
My criteria and limitations. I have old eyes (but can still use peep sights!). Portability is not an issue. I will use it mostly in the back yard, and occasionally take to the hunting property/RV'ing - but not a lot. I want a large(r) aperture - 8"/203mm (more light). Ability to take cell phone pics would be cool, but... I really like zoom abilities. Budget is under $600 (like to stay below $500, but negotiable if accessories included; I really don't want a basic and have to spend another $2-300 on accessories).
Some models I am looking at:
Orion SkyQuest XT8 Plus
Sky-Watcher Classic 200P Traditional 8″
Zhumell Z8
Apertura AD8 Dobsonian Reflector