Good list of references, Chad, but you did leave out one of my favorites...
The Heretic's Guide to Choosing a Telescope
http://mind.dreamhost.com/astro/
At 8:45 -0700 10/5/00, Chadwick Freeman wrote:
>Hi Jay,
>
>I'm pretty new to this topic too, but from the reading I've done, it
>seems to basically boil down to a tradeoff between aperture,
>portability, and price.
>
>Check out the following web site:
>
>http://www.sjaa.net/beginner.html
>
>Specifically these pages which go into some detail about what to
>consider when choosing a telescope and eyepieces:
>
>http://www.observers.org/beginner/j.r.f.beginner.html
>http://www.observers.org/beginner/eyepieces.freeman.html
>
>Also, Sky and Telescope has some good and fairly extensive articles on this topic:
>
>http://www.skypub.com/tips/telescopes/telescopes.shtml
>
>Good luck in your search. And have fun. :)
>
>Chad
>
>>I have a question concerning telescopes. My current star gazing equipment is
>>an old beat up pair of Ayers 7X50 binoculars (7.1�-FOV?). Briefly, what
>>specifications should I be concerned with when purchasing a telescope? I
>>realize this is rather a broad question, and I�m looking to invest in a
>>piece of equipment that, with my schedule, I would hope to utilize 2 or 3
>>times a month, weather permitting.
>> BTW, I�d like to thank ALL the regulars that provide us armchair star
>>gazers with their patient assistance.
>>
>><><Jay Fiore
>>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>26�19'N 127�46'E
>>Okinawa, JP
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