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Chosing a telescopes

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  • 26-11-2016 2:18am
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    KwackerJack
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    I am looking for a telescope in the region of €150.

    Any recommendations?

    Thanks


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    Pat Dunne
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    KwackerJack wrote: »
    I am looking for a telescope in the region of €150.

    Any recommendations?

    Thanks

    On a budget of €150, I would purchase a set of binocular a tripod and adaptor. Much better optics in a set of bino's than any telescopes on offer in that price range.


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    KwackerJack
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    Its for my son and its a first telescope so maybe a pair of good binoculars would do alright


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    Capt'n Midnight
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    KwackerJack wrote: »
    Its for my son and its a first telescope so maybe a pair of good binoculars would do alright
    Normally Aldi / Lidl do very basic value telescopes some with half decent Eastern European optics.

    https://www.aldi.ie/p/93993/0 - but this one says National Geographic so just avoid. Great magazines but every other product with that brand is shoddy, should have released when that when they scanned the back issues at 150dpi for the CD release - unreadable.


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    KwackerJack
    Registered Users Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    Normally Aldi / Lidl do very basic value telescopes some with half decent Eastern European optics.

    https://www.aldi.ie/p/93993/0 - but this one says National Geographic so just avoid. Great magazines but every other product with that brand is shoddy, should have released when that when they scanned the back issues at 150dpi for the CD release - unreadable.

    Ibsee Argos and Smyths have a variety but again its the quality thats an issue.

    I don't want to buy a telescope thats too expensive incase he decides to get board yet I want to buy a decent one so he can get the proper experience from it


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    WHL
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    This article by a guy called VirtualAstro on twitter might help http://www.meteorwatch.org/choosing-family-telescopes-guide/


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    allinthehead
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    You could give Stephen at Ktec telescopes a call. http://www.ktectelescopes.ie

    ☀️



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    Capt'n Midnight
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    Lidl have cheap and cheerful scope http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057678602

    and binoculars too


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    ankaragucu
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    Do Ktec Telescopes have an actual showroom does anyone know please?


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    Pat Dunne
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    ankaragucu wrote: »
    Do Ktec Telescopes have an actual showroom does anyone know please?

    No, they are on line sellers. Perhaps if you contact them directly they might arrange a meet up.


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    Pat Dunne
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    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    Lidl have cheap and cheerful scope http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057678602

    and binoculars too

    The Bino's definitely look like the better option. A tripod and a adaptor and it'll be way ahead of their telescope.


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    ankaragucu
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    Pat Dunne wrote: »
    No they are on line sellers. Lerhaps if you contact them directly they might arrange a meet up.

    Thanks Pat.Couldnt find a physical location for them anywhere.Now I know why!The website has a few Christmas specials on offer but not what I'm considering (8 or 10 inch Dob)Would you have any idea if they tend to have New Year sales and if they're worth waiting for?Its for myself, not a Christmas present as such, so can wait if it saves me a few bob.


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    Pat Dunne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,003 ✭✭✭Pat Dunne


    ankaragucu wrote: »
    Thanks Pat.Couldnt find a physical location for them anywhere.Now I know why!The website has a few Christmas specials on offer but not what I'm considering (8 or 10 inch Dob)Would you have any idea if they tend to have New Year sales and if they're worth waiting for?Its for myself, not a Christmas present as such, so can wait if it saves me a few bob.

    I don't lnow much about the company other than they are based in Ireland.
    Sure, contact them and see what they might do for you. :)


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