I'm also in the market for a telescope and in the same boat. If you could share any off list hints on list that would be awesome.
Sent from my iPhone > On 11 Mar 2016, at 08:29, Simon McNally <[email protected]> wrote: > > My dad is into astronomy and bought my son a celestron telescope for > Christmas. Not sure how much he paid but it seems pretty good - you can see > jupiter's 4 largest moons through it. > I think there's some info on the bbc site - either sky at night or stargazing > live. > You could check out if there's an astronomy club near where you live, they > might be able to offer advice. > > Simon > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 10 Mar 2016, at 13:55, David Brennan <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I had a birthday recently and got some dosh off my family and I want to buy >> a telescope for star gazing. >> >> I've been looking on line and the choice is bewildering. >> >> I know there are boffins and scientists on here, and one of the best things >> about this list is the knowledge members are willing to share, so does >> anyone have any helpful advice on what to get? I've got 200 quid and am a >> complete novice. >> >> Feel free to reply off list, unless you think talking about astronomy is >> more interesting than Leeds United (which it may well be from time to time). >> >> Thanks. >> >> DRB >> _______________________________________________ >> Leedslist mailing list >> Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >> To unsubscribe, email [email protected] >> >> >> MARCHING ON TOGETHER > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email [email protected] > > > MARCHING ON TOGETHER _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER
