On 2008-11-28 00:54, Darin Christensen wrote:
My son would like a telescope for Christmas. I would like to get one that is not too expensive and yet still good enough to be worth buying. A reflector type; perhaps with a software system to find objects. There are a lot of assorted scopes on amazon.com in the $200 to $300 range. Would anyone have any opinions or recommendations on telescopes in this range? or a recommendation of another range if it would be more appropriate......
A suggestions. I would look at the XT6 or XT8. The XT6 is lighter and easier to carry but the XT8 would allow both planetary and deep sky objects for quite some time. If your a member of SLASS you could borrow a scope and see how he does with an eight inch. Jay