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<blockquote data-quote="Polyphemos" data-source="post: 604746" data-attributes="member: 6335"><p>Buying your first scope can be very confusing, made more so by the sometimes questionable advice given by well meaning but often myopic amateur astronomers. The right scope is the one that best fits your own unique circumstances of budget, location, physical condition, handiness, and interests. The best scope is the one you’ll use.</p><p></p><p>A common mistake is to underestimate the importance of the mount, which is after all the foundation upon which everything else depends. I won’t lie; a good mount isn’t cheap and a cheap mount isn’t (usually) good. My advice would be to, like tslots, attend several star parties, look through multiple scopes, and try to imagine how they might fit within your lifestyle. There will be those that are too large, too small, and perhaps some that are just right. </p><p></p><p>Ask questions - lots of questions. Folks who volunteer at star parties are there to share their their passions and interests with you, and you’ll usually find they’re exceedingly generous with both.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Polyphemos, post: 604746, member: 6335"] Buying your first scope can be very confusing, made more so by the sometimes questionable advice given by well meaning but often myopic amateur astronomers. The right scope is the one that best fits your own unique circumstances of budget, location, physical condition, handiness, and interests. The best scope is the one you’ll use. A common mistake is to underestimate the importance of the mount, which is after all the foundation upon which everything else depends. I won’t lie; a good mount isn’t cheap and a cheap mount isn’t (usually) good. My advice would be to, like tslots, attend several star parties, look through multiple scopes, and try to imagine how they might fit within your lifestyle. There will be those that are too large, too small, and perhaps some that are just right. Ask questions - lots of questions. Folks who volunteer at star parties are there to share their their passions and interests with you, and you’ll usually find they’re exceedingly generous with both. [/QUOTE]
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