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Date: 23 Nov 2006 17:25:21
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Subject: telescope for beginner
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I need to buy a telescope for my 11 year old grandson and I can use all
the advice I can get.
Thanks in advance,
Gale Gorman
Houston
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Date: 23 Nov 2006 19:25:53
From: Starlord
Subject: Re: telescope for beginner
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Telescope Buyers FAQ
http://home.inreach.com/starlord You should read this first.
--
There are those who believe that life here, began out there, far across the
universe, with tribes of humans, who may have been the forefathers of the
Egyptians, or the Toltechs, or the Mayans. Some believe that they may yet be
brothers of man, who even now fight to survive, somewhere beyond the
heavens.
The Lone Sidewalk Astronomer of Rosamond
Telescope Buyers FAQ
http://home.inreach.com/starlord
Sidewalk Astronomy
www.sidewalkastronomy.info
The Church of Eternity
http://home.inreach.com/starlord/church/Eternity.html
<ggorman@houston.rr.com > wrote in message
news:1164331520.957692.255920@h54g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
>I need to buy a telescope for my 11 year old grandson and I can use all
> the advice I can get.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Gale Gorman
> Houston
>
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Date: 24 Nov 2006 13:43:04
From: Al
Subject: Re: telescope for beginner
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<Gale Gorman > wrote in message
news:1164331520.957692.255920@h54g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
>I need to buy a telescope for my 11 year old grandson and I can use all
> the advice I can get.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Gale Gorman
> Houston
>
http://home.inreach.com/starlord/
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Date: 23 Nov 2006 21:02:31
From: Joe S.
Subject: Re: telescope for beginner
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<ggorman@houston.rr.com > wrote in message
news:1164331520.957692.255920@h54g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
>I need to buy a telescope for my 11 year old grandson and I can use all
> the advice I can get.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Gale Gorman
> Houston
>
Get a scope, a book, and a pair of binos.
Scope: Orion XT-4.5 or Orion XT-6.
http://www.telescope.com/jump.jsp?itemID=9&itemType=CATEGORY&iMainCat=4&iSubCat=9&page=2&itemList=&oldList=
or
http://tinyurl.com/88dsa
Book: "Skywatching," by David Levy.
Binos: 7x35, 8x42, or 10x50.
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Date: 24 Nov 2006 05:37:50
From: RMOLLISE
Subject: Re: telescope for beginner
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Hi:
I seem to be recommending this scope every single day, I know, but
IMHO, it's _that_ good.
Get the Orion StarBlast at <http://www.telescope.com >
On Nov 23, 7:25 pm, ggor...@houston.rr.com wrote:
> I need to buy a telescope for my 11 year old grandson and I can use all
> the advice I can get.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Gale Gorman
> Houston
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Date: 24 Nov 2006 21:58:27
From: Daniel Minge
Subject: Re: telescope for beginner
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If it's made in the USA and has anything to do with
astronomy, it must be excellent.
Minge
On 24 Nov 2006 05:37:50 -0800, "RMOLLISE" <rmollise@hotmail.com >
wrote:
>Hi:
>
>I seem to be recommending this scope every single day, I know, but
>IMHO, it's _that_ good.
>
>Get the Orion StarBlast at <http://www.telescope.com>
>
>
>
>On Nov 23, 7:25 pm, ggor...@houston.rr.com wrote:
>> I need to buy a telescope for my 11 year old grandson and I can use all
>> the advice I can get.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Gale Gorman
>> Houston
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Date: 26 Nov 2006 02:35:55
From: Reply to Super MORON
Subject: Re: telescope for beginner
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only on every other Turesdays of the gemonic transactional maldum Cheney-nax.
Daniel Minge wrote:
> If it's made in the USA and has anything to do with
> astronomy, it must be excellent.
>
> Minge
>
> On 24 Nov 2006 05:37:50 -0800, "RMOLLISE" <rmollise@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Hi:
> >
> >I seem to be recommending this scope every single day, I know, but
> >IMHO, it's _that_ good.
> >
> >Get the Orion StarBlast at <http://www.telescope.com>
> >
> >
> >
> >On Nov 23, 7:25 pm, ggor...@houston.rr.com wrote:
> >> I need to buy a telescope for my 11 year old grandson and I can use all
> >> the advice I can get.
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance,
> >>
> >> Gale Gorman
> >> Houston
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Date: 26 Nov 2006 02:34:37
From: Reply to Super MORON
Subject: Re: telescope for beginner
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been 5 min waiting for a reply! Sheehaah. Mustbe a goodun!
RMOLLISE wrote:
> Hi:
>
> I seem to be recommending this scope every single day, I know, but
> IMHO, it's _that_ good.
>
> Get the Orion StarBlast at <http://www.telescope.com>
>
> On Nov 23, 7:25 pm, ggor...@houston.rr.com wrote:
> > I need to buy a telescope for my 11 year old grandson and I can use all
> > the advice I can get.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Gale Gorman
> > Houston
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Date: 24 Nov 2006 20:53:54
From: Don't Be Evil
Subject: Re: telescope for beginner
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ggorman@houston.rr.com wrote:
> I need to buy a telescope for my 11 year old grandson and I can use all
> the advice I can get.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Gale Gorman
> Houston
What's your budget?
Thanks,
Greg
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Date: 26 Nov 2006 08:01:25
From: RMOLLISE
Subject: Re: telescope for beginner
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Daniel Minge wrote:
> If it's made in the USA and has anything to do with
> astronomy, it must be excellent.
>
What?! You're a trusting soul. ;-)
At any rate, this is a Synta.
As are most of Orion's scopes.
Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of:
Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope
and
The Urban Astronomer's Guide
<http://skywatch.brainiac.com/astroland >
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Date: 26 Nov 2006 14:44:20
From: Jax
Subject: Re: telescope for beginner
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Hi Gale,
Drop by the George Observatory located in Brazos Bend State Park one
Saturday evening, and you can lay hands on a number of different scopes and
talk with knowledgeable users. (p.s. ask how to become an observatory
volunteer and then you and your grandson can use any of the scopes they own
including the big scopes in the domes!). Texas Nautical Repair on Richmond
is a nice store to stop by. Also, there are several astronomy clubs around
Houston that can offer good advice, used equipment for sale, and free loaner
scopes. This site will link you to them:
http://www.fbac.org/web%20links.htm
Peace,
Jon II
<ggorman@houston.rr.com > wrote in message
news:1164331520.957692.255920@h54g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
>I need to buy a telescope for my 11 year old grandson and I can use all
> the advice I can get.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Gale Gorman
> Houston
>
>
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Date: 27 Nov 2006 09:13:00
From: Willie R. Meghar
Subject: Re: telescope for beginner
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ggorman@houston.rr.com wrote:
>I need to buy a telescope for my 11 year old grandson and I can use all
>the advice I can get.
I'll add another recommendation for the Orion StarBlast -- available
at http://www.oriontelescopes.com.
Unlike some telescopes marketed toward beginners, those available from
Orion tend to be practical and will actually function in the hands of
a beginner.
I have personal experience dealing with a poorly made beginner's
telescope that was purchased by a grandparent for one of their
grandchildren. The telescope was a refractor that did not have enough
focusing range to focus with the star diagonal in place! This
telescope was also fitted with a poorly made mount. Once the
telescope was pointed at Jupiter, the point of aim shifted enough to
lose the planet from view when the telescope tube was released. These
are just some of the difficulties that *many* youngsters face with a
first telescope. It pays to do your research and purchase a telescope
that is actually useable!
Willie R. Meghar
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