Looking to get my first telescope

[boosted_4cyl]

I know there are some experts here, wondering if you could point me in the right direction.
I want one to use for getting drunk and looking at the planets. Mainly jupiter, saturn, mars, and venus. Oh and i may use it to track my progress in using my 200mw dilda to cut the moon in half. Could anybody recommend a decent scope?

 

[lasersbee]

With that 1st post... I'm not sure if you are serious on not...:thinking:


Jerry

 

[boosted_4cyl]

Yeah im really looking for a decent telescope to check out the planets

 

[lasersbee]

Get a hold of Phoenix77 (by PM)....he had one that he traded me for something...
maybe he has another or knows some one...

I'm sure there are other astronomers here on the Forum...


Jerry

 

[nikokapo]

Jayrob should have all the information you'll ever need

 

[daguin]

Include ScopeGuy20 in your inquiries as well.

Peace,
dave

 

[digital_blue]

My recommendation (If space and money permits) would be a dibsonian reflector style telescope. They are relatively cheap and don't require too much experience to operate. The only downsides of this type of telescope is the sheer size of the thing; you may also want to consider a "truss" style dobsonian if money isn't an issue. I use to have a Zhumel Z12, not sure if they're made anymore; you could see jupiter with it on a clear night...