After viewing the sky for 18 months with my 120mm reflector I'm wanting a bigger scope. I'm on a budget and $500.00 or a little more is the most I can spend. I've been looking at the Celestron Starhopper Dob. The one I'm looking at is the 10" at F5. I'm really into deepsky and would love some advice from the pros here on this scope. Or something maybe better in this price range
Need Advice
Started by billwol, 03/07/2006 12:45AM
Posted 03/07/2006 12:45AM
Opening Post
Posted 03/07/2006 01:49AM
#1
I think the starhopper is a great scope, I personally own 2 Orion Dobs, but I would not hesitate to buy a Celestron. 10" apeture is a great long term sized scope to own, you will be completely overwhelmed with the apeture difference. I mean that in a good way too.
Real men play Golf
Posted 03/07/2006 02:44AM
#2
As my friends Bob & Dave already said, you are gonna have a blast with that BIG GUN, so go for it, and have fun! 8)
The Orion and the Celestron Dobs are pretty good, you'll be happy with either one... really, can't get much better than that for the money you'll spend...
Clear skies, and Good luck!
The Orion and the Celestron Dobs are pretty good, you'll be happy with either one... really, can't get much better than that for the money you'll spend...
Clear skies, and Good luck!
Ivan Gastaldo 8)
Coconut Creek, FL
Ivan's Observatory
Lat 26N 16' 48" Long 80W 10' 48"
[COLOR="Red"]Personal Website:[/COLOR] http://www.ivangastaldo.com
CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky - Moderator
I like to complain about everything - Moderator
Funding Member
