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What should Jon get as a second scope?

Started by Lee_S, 09/15/2007 04:16PM
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Posted 09/15/2007 04:16PM Opening Post
Lee Spain
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I'm gonna suggest the Orion ST-80 with a terrestrial correct image diagonal for birdwatching, etc. grin
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Posted 09/22/2007 08:41PM #1
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Here is an inexpensive 60mm starter scope for his kid.

http://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?t=288&pid=7425&m=
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Posted 09/23/2007 01:45PM #2
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If they are primarily interested in rich-field views and have a reasonably dark observing site, an ST80 is a good choice. Otherwise, a longer focal length achromat might be more useful.

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