help buying telescope.

[smurf]

hi all, new on here really interested in planets galaxies ufos etc and am looking into buying a telescope but have no idea were to start what are good telescopes to buy any advice would be appreciated

cheers scott

[bigjack]

Welcome to the forum. Go to the beginners section and check out the Sticky's. There a lot of good infor there and choosing a scope.
Good Luck

[smurf]

cheers for reply but to be honest i have no idea what im reaing about either im vompletely new to this, what would you recomend?

[skinnyonce]

A lot depends on your health and budget, light pollution etc. etc...
But most newbies benefit from a DOB as a starter scope...6-8 inch

[olddogg60]

Welcome to the forum.

[jimg@sonic.net]

hi all, new on here really interested in planets galaxies ufos etc and am looking into buying a telescope but have no idea were to start what are good telescopes to buy any advice would be appreciated

Keep asking questions - people here are very helpful

Go to a bookstore and purchase an Astronomy magazine or an introductory book

Visit an astronomy club

Go out tonight and look up and enter a report - Google "summer triangle" and see if you can find it

[GrandPrixChris]

Welcome to the forum Scott! This is a great sticky that some knowledgeable members made, good reading; it's near the top of this forum.
Astronomy Beginners Frequently Asked Questions FAQ & Important Information

[helicon64]

Hello and Welcome to the Forum. I would recommend an 8" Dobsonian style scope because of the light-grasp and ability to see some of the fainter objects. If you are constrained on space or want something a bit less expensive go for a 6" Dob or something in the 4-5" range which you can get for under $200. There are lots of vendors out there online where you can select a scope and have it shipped to you rather than poking around for stores that carry scopes. Stick with one of the more reliable vendors/brands like Celestron, Meade, Zhumell, Orion, or Apertura. If you search for 8" inch dobsonian you'll find many online vendors who advertise and you'll probably see them in the first three-or-four responses to your search query. Then select the scope that fits your budget and inclinations. You can't go wrong with one of the above vendors so maybe just give it a try...Best of luck in your search.

[smurf]

cheers for reply everyone! i have been looking into something like this!

ORION EUROPA 8" REFLECTOR WITH AN EQ5 MOUNT | eBay

whats your ideas on them?

[choy]

hi there and welcome to the forums