Ditto the Telrad, for me it is so much easier to use than a finder scope a definite must have. Also you might inquire about what eyepieces the Goggias have - perhaps use them as "Deal Sweeteners" -----Original Message----- From: uvaa-bounces+louis.griffin=hill.af.mil@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:uvaa-bounces+louis.griffin=hill.af.mil@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Richard Tenney Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 4:15 PM To: Utah Valley Astronomy Association Subject: Re: [UVAA] Would like opinion, please! Dottie, A good choice for a serious beginner scope; 6" f/8 is a classic, and should yield great views. I would recommend you get a telrad type finder for it as well as the 6x30 that comes with the scope. It's another $35-45 but well worth it in terms of ease of use and mitigating frustration finding faint objects. Before you run out and buy one however, my neighbor was telling me he wanted to sell their scope (it may belong to his wife actually), and I think it may be the same or a similar model. You might want to call him/her and see if (s)he's willing to make you a deal (assuming (s)he still has it): Ken & Julie Goggia (pronounced Go-Juh) 785~8463 Tell them Richard Tenney referred you. --- J Waterreus <jwaterr@comcast.net> wrote:
Hi Everyone!
We want to buy a telescope for our 15 year old daughter for Christmas. We've already been through two of the cheaper ones and were very unhappy with both of them. I'd like to get some opinions on one we're considering. We don't want to waste our money again on something she won't enjoy. If anyone has the time to take a look at this and let me know what you think, I'd greatly appreciate it.
http://www.telescope.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=365&itemType =PRODUCT&iMainCat=4&iSubCat=9&iProductID=365&relateInfo=1&add=yes#tabLink
Thanks for your help! Dottie
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What is a telrad? I have searched Orion's site and I cannot find it. Clark -----Original Message----- From: uvaa-bounces+pilot=ubtanet.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:uvaa-bounces+pilot=ubtanet.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Griffin Louis A Civ 526 FSSG/GMFF Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 4:24 PM To: 'Utah Valley Astronomy Association' Subject: RE: [UVAA] Would like opinion, please! Ditto the Telrad, for me it is so much easier to use than a finder scope a definite must have. Also you might inquire about what eyepieces the Goggias have - perhaps use them as "Deal Sweeteners" -----Original Message----- From: uvaa-bounces+louis.griffin=hill.af.mil@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:uvaa-bounces+louis.griffin=hill.af.mil@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Richard Tenney Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 4:15 PM To: Utah Valley Astronomy Association Subject: Re: [UVAA] Would like opinion, please! Dottie, A good choice for a serious beginner scope; 6" f/8 is a classic, and should yield great views. I would recommend you get a telrad type finder for it as well as the 6x30 that comes with the scope. It's another $35-45 but well worth it in terms of ease of use and mitigating frustration finding faint objects. Before you run out and buy one however, my neighbor was telling me he wanted to sell their scope (it may belong to his wife actually), and I think it may be the same or a similar model. You might want to call him/her and see if (s)he's willing to make you a deal (assuming (s)he still has it): Ken & Julie Goggia (pronounced Go-Juh) 785~8463 Tell them Richard Tenney referred you. --- J Waterreus <jwaterr@comcast.net> wrote:
Hi Everyone!
We want to buy a telescope for our 15 year old daughter for Christmas. We've already been through two of the cheaper ones and were very unhappy with both of them. I'd like to get some opinions on one we're considering. We don't want to waste our money again on something she won't enjoy. If anyone has the time to take a look at this and let me know what you think, I'd greatly appreciate it.
http://www.telescope.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=365&itemType =PRODUCT&iMainCat=4&iSubCat=9&iProductID=365&relateInfo=1&add=yes#tabLink
Thanks for your help! Dottie
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Clark Hall wrote:
What is a telrad? I have searched Orion's site and I cannot find it.
Clark
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ALKAN/002-7696257-7144060?v=glance&n=5... I use them and like them. Local dealer is Brent Watson. He's at bwatsonsprint27@earthlink.net. Patrick
Clark Hall wrote:
What is a telrad? I have searched Orion's site and I cannot find it.
Clark
Here's a review: http://www.backyard-astro.com/equipment/accessories/telrad/telrad.html Patrick
Last night, I took my telescope out to look at the stars with some visiting friends, only to discover that the meade hard case containing all of my lenses had been stolen from my garage!! (along with several tools). It's been a month since last used my scope, so it must have happened during the past 30 days, probably between Oct 29 adn Nov 12 when I was overseas on business. I doubt that the average thief would have much use for a set of astronomy lenses, so I suppose he/she will attempt to sell them. If anyone comes across a complete set of Meade Plossell (yellow letters) lenses + a second 26 mm and 9 mm (blue letters) lenses for sell in an ad or pawn shop, let me know. One of the lenses has a very obvious flaw visible when looking through the scope, so it won't be too hard to identify if it turns up. Thanks, Darren
Well the dirty rotten low down good for nothing rat! Good luck getting your stuff back. I hope they look at the sun without a filter and it burns clear through to the back of their head. Clark -----Original Message----- From: uvaa-bounces+pilot=ubtanet.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:uvaa-bounces+pilot=ubtanet.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Darren Davis Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 10:15 PM To: uvaa@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [UVAA] Eyepiece alert Last night, I took my telescope out to look at the stars with some visiting friends, only to discover that the meade hard case containing all of my lenses had been stolen from my garage!! (along with several tools). It's been a month since last used my scope, so it must have happened during the past 30 days, probably between Oct 29 adn Nov 12 when I was overseas on business. I doubt that the average thief would have much use for a set of astronomy lenses, so I suppose he/she will attempt to sell them. If anyone comes across a complete set of Meade Plossell (yellow letters) lenses + a second 26 mm and 9 mm (blue letters) lenses for sell in an ad or pawn shop, let me know. One of the lenses has a very obvious flaw visible when looking through the scope, so it won't be too hard to identify if it turns up. Thanks, Darren _______________________________________________ UVAA mailing list UVAA@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uvaa -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.6/179 - Release Date: 11/23/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.6/179 - Release Date: 11/23/2005
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Clark Hall -
Darren Davis -
Griffin Louis A Civ 526 FSSG/GMFF -
Patrick Wiggins