In a message dated 10/31/2003 3:23:01 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> My son Nathaniel (6) is asking for a telescope for Christmas this
> year. I am looking to spend about 100-150 dollars for it (I have
> always wanted one too!). What would be a good new model in that
> price range?
>
> As far as I know, there are no good new telescopes for under $300 -
> 400. However, you may be able to purchase a good second hand
> telescope for $100 - $200.
>
Tucson currently has:
4.7 ORION TELESCOPE Skyview Pro w/carrying case & stand, $450 obo 762-9643
Last Ran: 10-27-2003
Telescope, Meade ETX-125EC Astro telescope w/electronic manual controller.
Autostar computer controller, extra 2X Barlow eyepiece, field tripod, hardshell
carrycase. $1250. Please call 325-4159
Last Ran: 10-27-2003
Except for St. Louis, unless they've finally changed that stupid promotion,
you can shop cross country via the net.
I lost the address, (maybe it's still on the other computer) but there's an
internet newspaper website. I used to read the next city's estate sales want
ads to figure out where I wanted to drive to overnight.
Tucson used to have a telescope maker set up in a small side street shop.
They guaranteed beter focus for the buck than equal sized commercially made. (6
to 10 inch range IIRC) Can't find them... <sigh>
Just for giggles, you can check out Tucson's store on the net:
http://www.sky-works.com/
(For your original price range, they'd probably send you to Wal-mart.)
With a full month to search, I like idea of the used route.
William Taylor
--------------------
The game is afoot.
--which is a pretty
silly way to hold a
telescope.
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