Astronomy and stargazer friends, I'm looking for some recommendations on an entry level but good quality telescope. Now that I'm rural again I want to appreciate the lessened light pollution. Any thoughts are appreciated!
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What is your budget range?
SVBony (SV503 or SV48p) 102mm (4") Achromat Refractor
SVBony Fringe Killer Filter
SVBony Red Line 3 Ocular Eyepiece Set
Sturdy (used) Aluminum Tripod with standard 3/8" screw thread.
SVBony Alt Az Mount
alternatively get the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer GTI Mount. This will give you motorized tracking and GoTo computer control from a phone or tablet app. There is some alignment necessary to get things going right with the GoTo function, but once you have good alignment, it's a dream.
the Alt Az mount is solid though. You just need to do more research to know what you are looking for and how to find it. Which may be a better option for learning the night sky. So maybe go this route first, then step up to the Sky Watcher GoTo Mount later.
SVBony (SV503 or SV48p) 102mm (4") Achromat Refractor
SVBony Fringe Killer Filter
SVBony Red Line 3 Ocular Eyepiece Set
Sturdy (used) Aluminum Tripod with standard 3/8" screw thread.
SVBony Alt Az Mount
alternatively get the Sky Watcher Star Adventurer GTI Mount. This will give you motorized tracking and GoTo computer control from a phone or tablet app. There is some alignment necessary to get things going right with the GoTo function, but once you have good alignment, it's a dream.
the Alt Az mount is solid though. You just need to do more research to know what you are looking for and how to find it. Which may be a better option for learning the night sky. So maybe go this route first, then step up to the Sky Watcher GoTo Mount later.
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