ryaldinhio 4,125 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Anyone into it? Young un went mad for space and stars etc back end of last year so bought her a little toy telescope for xmas. Long story short you get what you pay for and it turns out this is a piece of tatt! I am considering getting a 'grown up' telescope for her but there are so many out there just wondering if anyone could offer advice as to one good enough to see stars/moon/mars etc but on a reasonably tight budget around hundred quid? Maybe a bit more if it opened up to next level etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,560 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 i would have a look on amazon an read the reviews Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dinosaurs 2,007 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Maybe worth a look on sites like gumtree people may of upgraded over xmas & now selling off their old ones. Hope you get one sorted. Atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,151 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Don't know much about telescopes but on a tightbudget I would always go for a good second hand model over a cheaper new one, not knowing the age your daughter, but if she has an iPhone there are some pretty good free apps for astrology, my daughter holds her phone up and it names all the stars and planets it's looking at which is really interesting and quite educational, good luck with it what ever you choose 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just-A-snap 1,269 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) All down to ones personal choice and to how much ones is willing to spend, like other things "Rifle Scopes,Camera Lenses, Binoculars and so on it is the quality of the glass or polished mirror that counts". Read as much as you can about Refractor and Reflector Scopes, look at posts on YouTube and so on. Then look at your pocket and try to find the best that will fit that you are willing to give at this moment. In the end it is your money and choice. Good luck and all the very best Edited January 7, 2018 by just-A-snap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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