Telescope Talk

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GMM
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Anybody have any recommendations for a beginner? Based on a few minutes of research, I think I want a refractor, but am willing to listen to suggestions.

Prefer to stay under $200
TX scallywAG
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AG
I'm interested as well. Have been looking and want to stay in that range.

Would be interested in books/guides also.
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Bob Kelso
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Do you care about size?
Bob Kelso
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Orion StarBlast 4.5 Equatorial Reflector Telescope

or

SkyQuest Dobsonian XT8
GMM
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Thanks Bob. Size isn't really a concern for the telescope. However I was thinking of getting some Celestron Skymaster binoculars for when I go camping.

The Orion StarBlast sounds like a good one. Any particular reason you recommend it?
TX scallywAG
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Looking those up. Thanks.

A few I've looked up come with bags/carrying cases. Makes sense bc I'll be bringing it camping also.

If you have a third party carry case, which do you use?
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mid90
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Tonight at approximately 9:30pm CST, Jupiter and Venus will appear to merge in the night sky. They'll be 1/3 of an arc degree apart. A very rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon
aggie_sprt
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At $200 you I recommend getting a good pair of binoculars. More flexible, portable, and easier to use.

Best Astronomy Binoculars
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