Buying a Telescope- Newbie

baskarram · Post by **baskarram** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:28 pm

Hi All,

I m a newbie, and thanks to the administrator for letting me in.
I want to decide on a telescope and so where is the best place where i can have a feel of it?
like somewhat an Observatory session with few models? (Am i looking for too much????)

Thanks in advance,
Baskar

yanyewkay · Post by **yanyewkay** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:52 pm

check out the upcoming Lyrids Star Party thread. Think there will be quite a number of scopes set up that night. 19's (today) the last day to register, quick!

Post by **acc** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:12 pm

Hi Baskar
Do check out our wiki site too http://www.singastro.org/web/mediawiki/ ... _Equipment

Post by **Airconvent** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:49 pm

The Science Centre astro shop is the best place.
It has a wide collection of scopes on display and recently Albert has even stocked up on Orion scopes and accessories.
He is very helpful, so if you need advice to buy something, do drop by the science centre. currently he is having a clearance sale in anticipation of a new range of stuff from celestron...

hommel · Post by **hommel** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:08 am

Yes Astro Scientific is very well stocked. Or you can try Astrobargains too., I suggest you try attending a few local star parties and then decide whats best for you.

baskarram · Post by **baskarram** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:03 am

hi all,

thanks for the replies. I m planning to visit Science Centre tomorrow(21st). let me check out few things and then come back. Hope I can find Albert there..

Regards,

zentan · Post by **zentan** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:55 pm

hi all,

like Baskarram, i'm new too, and like him, im interested in getting my own scope for some viewing pleasure.

however, budget may be a little bit tight for me if i were to get a new scope.

can someone guide me to what size of scope shd i be looking at if i wan to be able to see at least some planets and stuffs?

i read on the SingastroWiki and some 2nd hand scope guide but none mention what is good for viewing what....

just wanna try out on this hobby so i dun wish to spend too much yet, and dun wish to get some lousy 2nd hand scope which will dampen my interest....

thanks in adv -)

Meng Lee · Post by **Meng Lee** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:08 pm

Hi, you can consider the Mak 90 that I am selling. Great optics typical of Mak telescopes and small enough for you to bring anywhere. I can let you test the scope out before considering buying and offer you advice.

http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php? ... highlight=

Post by **weixing** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:25 pm

Hi,

hi all,

like Baskarram, i'm new too, and like him, im interested in getting my own scope for some viewing pleasure.

however, budget may be a little bit tight for me if i were to get a new scope.

can someone guide me to what size of scope shd i be looking at if i wan to be able to see at least some planets and stuffs?

i read on the SingastroWiki and some 2nd hand scope guide but none mention what is good for viewing what....

just wanna try out on this hobby so i dun wish to spend too much yet, and dun wish to get some lousy 2nd hand scope which will dampen my interest....

thanks in adv -)

Have you seen through a scope before?? If no, I don't recommend you to get one now. Try to join a few observation session and look through the scopes of various aperture. Know what to expect or you may feel very disappointed after you get your scope especially you are on a budget.

Have a nice day.

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:39 pm

zentan wrote: i read on the SingastroWiki and some 2nd hand scope guide but none mention what is good for viewing what....

Was hoping that someone would be able to contribute an article about the most popular scopes in Singapore (5" MCT, 8" SCT, and Dobs). If you find something like this helpful, just let us know on the forum and I'm sure someone will help answer your questions.

In the meantime, skytonight.com and astronomy.com have good articles on what you can see with beginner scopes. Do check them out.

Cheers,
Chris