Best Telescope For Starters

[EVERYTHING]

What is the best starter telescope for a high school student? because I want to see the outer space and that stuff through a telescope.

[powerwindows1985]

Check out Orion Telescopes web site at telescope.com . They have a wide variety of telescopes at affordable prices. A Dobsonian Reflector (the XT6 is nice) is going to give you more telescope for less money.

[admin]

Hi Everything,
welcome to the forums!

It would depend how much you can afford for the telescope. Let us know the budget and everyone here can give some great suggestions

[Michael Steen]

A reflector on a Dobsonian mount is by far your best bet for a telescope. At least 6" and 8" if you can afford it.
However, don't discount binoculars! Every single amateur astronomer worthy of the name has a pair (or two) of binos to scan the skies, and they can increase the number of stars you can see by dozens of times. Plus, they're good for terrestrial use too.
Try to get 7X50 or 10X50 (no stronger for handheld use). You'll love them!

[EVERYTHING]

Originally Posted by admin

Hi Everything,
welcome to the forums!

It would depend how much you can afford for the telescope. Let us know the budget and everyone here can give some great suggestions

suppose, let's say maybe up to $200? I would like good choices so I can think about the choices and later on, maybe a couple of months I'll get a telescope after lots of researching.

[EVERYTHING]

Originally Posted by powerwindows1985

Check out Orion Telescopes web site at telescope.com . They have a wide variety of telescopes at affordable prices. A Dobsonian Reflector (the XT6 is nice) is going to give you more telescope for less money.

The Dobsonian Reflector XT6 look like a good match for me! I like it, It allows clear, brighter images. And Also, It lets you see the craters of the moon ALL the way to the edge of the Galaxy!!! It's a perfect match!!!
The level is a beginner's level by the way, nice selection!

[powerwindows1985]

I love my XT6. It is easy to use, and I can see a lot of cool stuff. Just want to upgrade to the XT10 as soon as the appropiations commitee (sorry wife) gives me the money.

[admin]

Originally Posted by powerwindows1985

Just want to upgrade to the XT10 as soon as the appropiations commitee (sorry wife) gives me the money.

tell me about it. If it was up to me i would have a nexstar ordered by now but dont tell anyone

Seriously Everything, the XT6 would be a great choice.

[EVERYTHING]

ok! so is there a local store here in illinois, chicago?

[admin]

im not sure i can check it for you...

on another note everything you inspired me to create my own signature thanks!

your avatar and sig are very cool!