Hi everybody,
I have joined for a few weeks or so but I haven't introduce myself. I am Larry and I plans to get my very first telescope and may all those who are very experienced give some advice pls~ I have done some research on telescope type ah, but some expert's advice would still be a great help. My budget is about...........maybe 800? below 1000 I must say.
I seen quite some members possessing the
Sky-Watcher ViewMax 127 Maksutov-Casssegrain
And I think it looks realli cool and the features are quite awesome for a beginner scope. but I think it costs about 1200 and above. So any recommendations for other models? Thanks!
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If you are not into astro-photography, I second Weixing's suggestion of using a good camera tripod. The Mak 127 is an excellent OTA, and IMHO presents an excellent trade-off between aperture, portability and price. Try not to get a scope of less than 5" aperture as your first scope, cause the views can be rather disappointing
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Hi,
As long as the magnitude of the deep-sky objects is within the limiting magnitude of an 5 inch telescope, theoretically the Mak 127 should be able to see it. But most of time, it will depend on a lots of other factors, such as, atmospheric condition, light pollution, contrast of the object, sensitivity of your own eye and observation experience.
So if you cannot see a deep-sky object which magnitude is below the limiting magnitude of the telescope, it may not be the fault of the telescope.
About deep-sky object astrophotography, you need quite a bit of initial investment, such as a good mount, a camera that allow long exposure, may be a guide scope, a reticle eyepiece and most important - a lots of patient.
Hope the above information is useful.
As long as the magnitude of the deep-sky objects is within the limiting magnitude of an 5 inch telescope, theoretically the Mak 127 should be able to see it. But most of time, it will depend on a lots of other factors, such as, atmospheric condition, light pollution, contrast of the object, sensitivity of your own eye and observation experience.
So if you cannot see a deep-sky object which magnitude is below the limiting magnitude of the telescope, it may not be the fault of the telescope.
About deep-sky object astrophotography, you need quite a bit of initial investment, such as a good mount, a camera that allow long exposure, may be a guide scope, a reticle eyepiece and most important - a lots of patient.
Hope the above information is useful.
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A 5" scope will give you satisfying views of many nebulaes and DSOs even under Singapore skies. A 4" or smaller scope could be a let-down though...
As for astro-photography, I suggest gaining some visual observing experience first before you start invest money (possibly lots of it) in astro-photography.
As for astro-photography, I suggest gaining some visual observing experience first before you start invest money (possibly lots of it) in astro-photography.
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Hi,
5" means the diameter (or rather we call it aperture) of the scope. The bigger, the more light it can collect, so the better it is, but also the more expensive
What you said, focal length of telescope divided by diameter (more likely focal length) of lens is the magnification of what you see in the scope. Hope you learnt something, and pls correct me if I'm wrong. I tend to like to confuse things up abit
5" means the diameter (or rather we call it aperture) of the scope. The bigger, the more light it can collect, so the better it is, but also the more expensive
What you said, focal length of telescope divided by diameter (more likely focal length) of lens is the magnification of what you see in the scope. Hope you learnt something, and pls correct me if I'm wrong. I tend to like to confuse things up abit