I have one, but is pretty bad, so i want another one, not dobsonian, its pretty uncomfortable , so im just asking in here if someone could recommend me any brand, model, etc. Ty 🫂
(My budget is around 200-250 usd)
#I want to buy my second telescope
feral blaze
obtuse girder
what do you want to do with this scope
also that budget is pretty small for a decent scope
feral blaze
what do you want to do with this scope
i was thinking to use it as visual, like, using the eye, but also try to take some photos with my phone, for example details of jupiter and other thingsor andromeda idk, and in the future, probably buying a dedidated camera
or a dobsonian wouldn't be a problem if i can use a tripod or somehting to put it on it, bc using it normal is too small and is uncomfortable
glacial yarrow
I have one, but is pretty bad, so i want another one, not dobsonian, its pretty ...
Not sure if people would agree with me but I would definitly recommend the celestron 130SLT. I used it as a beginner telescope and it was really good for visual astronomy and for taking pics using my phone. I didn't use the phone connecting bracket but i am pretty sure if you use that as well the images would be very nice. The scope is computerised and sits on an ALT AZ mount i think. Buying it brand new might not fit the budget you have but maybe you could try find it used.
For me this scope was really good and was one of my first telescopes i used for visual
feral blaze
Not sure if people would agree with me but I would definitly recommend the celes...
Ty
I searched but couldnt find any used
glacial yarrow
where did u search?
glacial yarrow
ah
feral blaze
And mercadolibre
glacial yarrow
theres gotta be like other used markets in america specifically for telescopes
im based in the UK and we have AstrobuysellUK and its like one of the biggest used markets for optical equipment
theres gotta be something simillar in the USA
glacial yarrow
Im from south america
ah
glacial yarrow
Then, ill keep thinking which one to buy
just like keep a look out
for any scopes
dw you will defo find one soon
stiff falcon
heritage 130 is a bit above your budget but its a good option
it is a dob but it has a thread on the bottom to put it on a tripod
feral blaze
it is a dob but it has a thread on the bottom to put it on a tripod
do u know if it works with a 1/4 tripod? or i have to buy another things no adapt it on the tripod?
cause i was thinking about a skymax 102, which one u think is better? and why
stiff falcon
cause i was thinking about a skymax 102, which one u think is better? and why
im not sure if the skymax would be better
because it has more focal length which is good for planets but
you can just get a barlow and ive been told that a barlow + bigger aperture is better than a scope that already has that focal length but less aperture
though i only have experience with the newt, ive never owned a mak
and the newt will be better for deep sky
feral blaze
you can just get a barlow and ive been told that a barlow + bigger aperture is b...
i didnt think abt that
u changed my mind
now the thing is how could i adapt it in the tripod
ill search
stiff falcon
now the thing is how could i adapt it in the tripod
Tripod Mount 3/8 thread block
also if you increase your budget a bit you can get the 150mm version
its not much more
feral blaze
also if you increase your budget a bit you can get the 150mm version
i was thinking about that
feral blaze
Tripod Mount 3/8 thread block
i saw a video
the scope has a vixon plate or smth like that
oh is actually vixen
stiff falcon
it has dovetail
so you can upgrade your mount without having to do anything to the scope
also cant you just put the dob on a small stool or table
no need for the tripod
i just put mine on a small table and its fine
feral blaze
also cant you just put the dob on a small stool or table
Great idea but id prefer the tripod
The thing is that i have a 1/4 tripod
With just one thread
When i get home ill send u photo
feral blaze
My tripod looks like this
feral blaze
Oh
so should i buy a new tripod?
cuz a mount
is expensive as hell
a box
or a table
not my best option
i'd prefer tripod
stiff falcon
is expensive as hell
You need both
A mount isn't optional
And if it's not a dobsonian then a tripod/pier is also not optional
But why not just use a small table?
works fine and is much cheaper
feral blaze
A mount isn't optional
sad
feral blaze
But why not just use a small table?
well
stiff falcon
The only issue with a table is you can't level it like you can with a tripod
stiff falcon
i should try it with the table
Yea and if you decide you want a tripod you can always buy one after
feral blaze
The only issue with a table is you can't level it like you can with a tripod
yeah that's why i prefered the tripod but, if i cant do it, then i have to use the table
stiff falcon
I think you could try it without the tripod then later buy a tripod if you want it
Since if you end up not needing a tripod you save money
feral blaze
I think you could try it without the tripod then later buy a tripod if you want ...
do you know the type of tripod i have to buy? sorry for asking too much but, im just new in this
stiff falcon
do you know the type of tripod i have to buy? sorry for asking too much but, im ...
i didn't look much into tripods so idk
I think this is a good one