28 мая 2024 г. · I would recommend a Celestron CPC Deluxe 925 HD ($4.3k). This is great for viewing/imaging the moon and planets and viewing galaxies and ...

26 авг. 2024 г. · I would STRONGLY advise you to start with a short-tube refractor of some sort. A good option is either the Astro-Tech AT60ED or the AT72ED (or ...

12 окт. 2022 г. · If you want to do both visual astronomy and astrophotography, I recommend a Celestron Edge HD8 on a CGX mount(they come as a bundle). There is ...

4 июл. 2023 г. · Go with the AWB OneSky or Heritage 150p. The other table top dobs are F/4, which is a really aggressive focal ratio - harder to collimate ...

25 мая 2024 г. · You have one or two options at $500. First, the ZWO SeeStar S50 is $500 and is a “smart” telescope that does automated imaging.

27 мар. 2024 г. · The best balance for DSO work is a 70-80mm refractor, it allows you both the wider targets and the medium sized ones and they are very easy to manage.

18 окт. 2022 г. · A really good all-arounder beginner / intermediate would be an 80mm f/6 refractor. 480mm focal, down to 330mm or so with a flattener / reducer.

2 мая 2024 г. · Most people will probably recommend a Newtonian, as it gives the most favourable aperture to price ratio, just make sure that it is one which is ...

17 июл. 2023 г. · For visual, a Dobsonian of the largest size you can afford. For astrophotography, I don't know any $500 scopes worthwhile.

5 июл. 2023 г. · For less than $400 USD, the ZWO SeeStar S50 is your best choice. This integrated robotic telescope is marketed with a 20% “Early Bird” discount ...