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by choudc
Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ good for beginner?
Replies: 4
Views: 6681

Hi Bergkamp_, Thanks for your advice. I will take note all the disadvantages you have highlighted. I can understand that the collimation cannot be avoided for this type of telescope, i will learn how to do it when i finally get my one. My friend recommended me 5" MCT as well, but i think it is ...
by choudc
Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:37 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ good for beginner?
Replies: 4
Views: 6681

Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ good for beginner?

Hi, I am new to this forum and astronomy. I started to read on some book and some of your experience in first few steps to start this hobby. Many of recommendation for beginner is to get a reflector telescope with at least 5" (130mm) of aperture. However, i have tight budget. So alternatively, ...