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Posts Made By: Kevin Farrell

November 9, 2004 04:11 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

meade compared to Orion

Posted By Kevin Farrell

Hi all,
I want to buy a telescope and from reading the forums most said stay away from the goto. I was looking at Meade LXD75 SN-6AT with auto controler and also at the Orion 8" model. Can anyone explain the differences? I like the looks of the Meade better than the Orion.

Thanks,

Kevin a new astronomy person

November 16, 2004 02:37 PM Forum: Eyepieces

newbie eypiece ?

Posted By Kevin Farrell

Hi all,
As I said in another post I bought an Orion 8" Newtonian reflector scope. It comes with the two basic lens. What would be the next best lens to get? Some others have said to get the better quality ones which I agree but which ones? I would like to see some of the planets up closer such as Saturn, Mars, etc. Any and all comments are welcome.
I plan on joing an Astronomy Club and going to some Star parties as soon as I can as I am completely new to this.

Thanks,

Kevin

November 18, 2004 07:07 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Moonlite Telescope focuser

Posted By Kevin Farrell

Has anyone used these focusers on their scopes? Woule it be beneficial to put a $265.00 focuser on a $500.00 Orion scope? Any thoughts, comments, etc?

Thanks,

Kevin

November 9, 2004 09:38 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

meade compared to Orion

Posted By Kevin Farrell

Thanks all for your input. I sincerely appreciate the thoughts, comments, and insight. Keep em coming!

Kevin

November 17, 2004 02:06 AM Forum: Eyepieces

newbie eypiece ?

Posted By Kevin Farrell

anyone care to chime in??? sad