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DarkWeb · Nov 28, 2020

cannabineer said:
What sort?

Actually just cancelled the order. I'm looking for a smaller travel size, easy to use and not expensive one.

cannabineer · Nov 28, 2020

DarkWeb said:
Actually just cancelled the order. I'm looking for a smaller travel size, easy to use and not expensive one.

In that instance I highly recommend binoculars. Fujinon makes a wonderful 10x70, and the Russian big binos are a pretty good deal. I’ve had my 20x90s for fifteen years now.

Scope-wise I’d be looking at a small 6-inch “Dobsonian” reflector. Refractors that are worth the money are amazingly expensive. Use some money for a good (Tele Vue is the Cadillac) wide-field eyepiece, and “Burnham’s Catalog”. A very engaging book about the night sky. And Sky Atlas starmaps.

Milovan1 · Nov 28, 2020

injinji · Nov 28, 2020

DCcan said:
International Space Station in front of the sun, in broad daylight. (Photo by Andrew McCarthy/South West News Service)

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That reminds me. I hiked in to the old river camp and picked my oranges a couple three nights ago. (not near as smooth as the sun though)

injinji · Nov 28, 2020

DarkWeb said:
Actually just cancelled the order. I'm looking for a smaller travel size, easy to use and not expensive one.

I have a spotting scope I picked up in thrift store or pawn shop that I use ten times as much as my bigger scopes.

DarkWeb · Nov 28, 2020

injinji said:
I have a spotting scope I picked up in thrift store or pawn shop that I use ten times as much as my bigger scopes.

Looking at spotting scopes and binoculars right now.

BudmanTX · Nov 28, 2020

DarkWeb said:
Kids are getting a telescope for Xmas. I can't wait to use it too

Nice....what were u thinking of getting, or were getting?

DarkWeb · Nov 28, 2020

BudmanTX said:
Nice....what were u thinking of getting, or were getting?

It was a $100 amazon "deal" I found cheaper and off amazon the reviews where crap. But now I'm at square one and don't really know what to buy. It's just a stepping stone for them....if they show interest I'll upgrade. If not well then maybe I should just get something to bring camping or in the jeep that can look at the stars. Still looking closer to $200 if you want a tripod

DarkWeb · Nov 28, 2020

These are sweet but is it too much?

SkyMaster 15-35x70mm Zoom Porro Binoculars | Celestron

Celestron’s SkyMaster Series of large aperture binoculars are a phenomenal value for high performance binoculars. Ideal for astronomical viewing or for terrestrial (land) use, especially over long distances. SkyMaster models feature high quality BaK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics for enhanced...

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BudmanTX · Nov 28, 2020

DarkWeb said:
It was a $100 amazon "deal" I found cheaper and off amazon the reviews where crap. But now I'm at square one and don't really know what to buy. It's just a stepping stone for them....if they show interest I'll upgrade. If not well then maybe I should just get something to bring camping or in the jeep that can look at the stars. Still looking closer to $200 if you want a tripod

Celestrons are nice. You know you might wanna ck out the celestron website...May give you some ideas...who knows...I love mine..

raratt · Nov 28, 2020

DarkWeb said:
It was a $100 amazon "deal" I found cheaper and off amazon the reviews where crap. But now I'm at square one and don't really know what to buy. It's just a stepping stone for them....if they show interest I'll upgrade. If not well then maybe I should just get something to bring camping or in the jeep that can look at the stars. Still looking closer to $200 if you want a tripod

I have one that lives in my closet, I don't remember what brand.

DarkWeb · Nov 28, 2020

This is also nice.

LandScout 20-60x80mm Angled Zoom Spotting Scope with Table-top Tripod | Celestron

Celestron’s LandScout spotting scope is a customer favorite, known for its versatility and ease of use. For the first time, this beloved spotting scope is now available in a bundle with the Celestron Smartphone Adapter and a tabletop tripod—the perfect beginner’s digiscoping kit. This bundle is...

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BudmanTX · Nov 28, 2020

DarkWeb said:
This is also nice.

LandScout 20-60x80mm Angled Zoom Spotting Scope with Table-top Tripod | Celestron

Celestron’s LandScout spotting scope is a customer favorite, known for its versatility and ease of use. For the first time, this beloved spotting scope is now available in a bundle with the Celestron Smartphone Adapter and a tabletop tripod—the perfect beginner’s digiscoping kit. This bundle is...

www.celestron.com

Also it a good idea to get a polarizing filter for viewing the moon...just makes it easier on the eyes so the Moon doesn't blind you when you look at it...

cannabineer · Nov 28, 2020

DarkWeb said:
This is also nice.

LandScout 20-60x80mm Angled Zoom Spotting Scope with Table-top Tripod | Celestron

Celestron’s LandScout spotting scope is a customer favorite, known for its versatility and ease of use. For the first time, this beloved spotting scope is now available in a bundle with the Celestron Smartphone Adapter and a tabletop tripod—the perfect beginner’s digiscoping kit. This bundle is...

www.celestron.com

The trouble is the mount. It’s good for low elevations but crap for near zenith.

injinji · Nov 28, 2020

cannabineer said:
The trouble is the mount. It’s good for low elevations but crap for near zenith.

I remember that now that you mentioned it.

DCcan · Nov 28, 2020

DarkWeb said:
if they show interest I'll upgrade. If not well then maybe I should just get something to bring camping or in the jeep that can look at the stars. Still looking closer to $200 if you want a tripod

Libraries often have ones you can check out.
People donate them, they pile up actually.

BudmanTX · Nov 28, 2020

Think you could ck with the local astronomical societies and see if anyone is selling one....

DarkWeb · Nov 28, 2020

I'll look into those but I'd be highly doubtful of finding anything out here. I am in pretty much nowhere....not to many people like it here year-round.

cannabineer · Nov 28, 2020

DarkWeb said:
I'll look into those but I'd be highly doubtful of finding anything out here. I am in pretty much nowhere....not to many people like it here year-round.

Still patrolling Craigslist might score a high value opportunity

DarkWeb · Nov 28, 2020

cannabineer said:
Still patrolling Craigslist might score a high value opportunity

Just checked...nothing

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