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Telescopes - For viewing the Moon etc.

sillav nitram
sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
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This has been listed as top of the pile by some. Probably more than I wanted to pay but suppose you get what you pay for.
Has good reviews.

The building I live in has a roof terrace/garden so, presents itself as a good viewing platform assuming it’s a fairly clear night.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087QF46HP?tag=track-ect-uk-718988-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=ecSEP8e0ujlpmkkmn0

Anyone got one or recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

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  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,036
    edited December 2023
    No real recommendations, other than a knowledge that good optics cost more than young fish.  I know you said it's more than you wanted to pay, buy for someone who's spent a fortune on camera lenses over the years, £250 seems pretty cheap to me. It's a fascinating hobby though, I wish you luck whatever you choose.
  • Hex
    Hex Posts: 1,890
    @sillav nitram I have a telescope sitting in a box in my loft.  My Dad purchased it for me and him but our eyesights were going in the wrong direction.  Apart from assembling it, it has never been used.  Supposedly a good make and somewhat cheaper if you are interested.
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    Stig said:
    No real recommendations, other than a knowledge that good optics cost more than young fish.  I know you said it's more than you wanted to pay, buy for someone who's spent a fortune on camera lenses of the years, £250 seems, pretty cheap to me. It's a fascinating hobby though, I wish you luck whatever you choose.
    Agree Stig, probably isn’t that expensive in comparison. The cosmos has always fascinated me and this appears a good time to buy one.

    I’ve spent 40 odd years working and creating photographic images and know how expensive a profession it can be!

    I like the fact that it has a phone mount, I’d really enjoy trying to capture some images.

    Thanks for your post.
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    Hex said:
    @sillav nitram I have a telescope sitting in a box in my loft.  My Dad purchased it for me and him but our eyesights were going in the wrong direction.  Apart from assembling it, it has never been used.  Supposedly a good make and somewhat cheaper if you are interested.
    I could be  @hex. Could you post some details and asking price, whereabouts are you?
  • JohnBoyUK
    JohnBoyUK Posts: 9,022
    sillav nitram said:
    Stig said:
    No real recommendations, other than a knowledge that good optics cost more than young fish.  I know you said it's more than you wanted to pay, buy for someone who's spent a fortune on camera lenses of the years, £250 seems, pretty cheap to me. It's a fascinating hobby though, I wish you luck whatever you choose.
    Agree Stig, probably isn’t that expensive in comparison. The cosmos has always fascinated me and this appears a good time to buy one.

    I’ve spent 40 odd years working and creating photographic images and know how expensive a profession it can be!

    I like the fact that it has a phone mount, I’d really enjoy trying to capture some images.

    Thanks for your post.
    Maybe not the right place to say, but your photography is bloody excellent btw.  I'd love to see what you'd create with a telescope!  :)
  • Braziliance
    Braziliance Posts: 8,360
    Get a Samsung Galaxy mate 

  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    JohnBoyUK said:
    sillav nitram said:
    Stig said:
    No real recommendations, other than a knowledge that good optics cost more than young fish.  I know you said it's more than you wanted to pay, buy for someone who's spent a fortune on camera lenses of the years, £250 seems, pretty cheap to me. It's a fascinating hobby though, I wish you luck whatever you choose.
    Agree Stig, probably isn’t that expensive in comparison. The cosmos has always fascinated me and this appears a good time to buy one.

    I’ve spent 40 odd years working and creating photographic images and know how expensive a profession it can be!

    I like the fact that it has a phone mount, I’d really enjoy trying to capture some images.

    Thanks for your post.
    Maybe not the right place to say, but your photography is bloody excellent btw.  I'd love to see what you'd create with a telescope!  :)
    What a thoroughly decent thing to say  @johnnyBoyUK you've just made my day.

    Thanks so much, really appreciated.
  • JohnBoyUK
    JohnBoyUK Posts: 9,022
    sillav nitram said:
    JohnBoyUK said:
    sillav nitram said:
    Stig said:
    No real recommendations, other than a knowledge that good optics cost more than young fish.  I know you said it's more than you wanted to pay, buy for someone who's spent a fortune on camera lenses of the years, £250 seems, pretty cheap to me. It's a fascinating hobby though, I wish you luck whatever you choose.
    Agree Stig, probably isn’t that expensive in comparison. The cosmos has always fascinated me and this appears a good time to buy one.

    I’ve spent 40 odd years working and creating photographic images and know how expensive a profession it can be!

    I like the fact that it has a phone mount, I’d really enjoy trying to capture some images.

    Thanks for your post.
    Maybe not the right place to say, but your photography is bloody excellent btw.  I'd love to see what you'd create with a telescope!  :)
    What a thoroughly decent thing to say  @johnnyBoyUK you've just made my day.

    Thanks so much, really appreciated.
    You're most welcome.  Have a nice weekend!
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    Braziliance said:
    Get a Samsung Galaxy mate 

    Thanks.  @Braziliance
  • Braziliance
    Braziliance Posts: 8,360
    sillav nitram said:
    Braziliance said:
    Get a Samsung Galaxy mate 

    Thanks.  @Braziliance
    Of course you're looking for something a lot more dearer I imagine but this camera is genuinely great.

    Share once you find something mate

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  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    Braziliance said:
    sillav nitram said:
    Braziliance said:
    Get a Samsung Galaxy mate 

    Thanks.  @Braziliance
    Of course you're looking for something a lot more dearer I imagine but this camera is genuinely great.

    Share once you find something mate
    Will do.
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,108
    Just put my Christmas Tree up. But I don’t think you’ll need a telescope to view the Christmas moon …


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    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,455
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  • Hex
    Hex Posts: 1,890
    @sillav nitram  Sorry I didn't get a chance to reply yesterday.  I will venture into my loft this morning and get the details. 
  • Hex
    Hex Posts: 1,890
    On the subject of taking pictures of the cosmos, @sillav nitram, you should have bought my old house in Hextable.  My old neighbour has an observatory in his garden with a computer controlled telescope.  One picture is made up of 6 x 20 minute exposures.  A passing plane or cloud (or my garden light coming on) and you start again !  I will see if I can post one.
  • Hex
    Hex Posts: 1,890

  • Hex
    Hex Posts: 1,890

  • Hex
    Hex Posts: 1,890
    Jupiter last night.

  • Hex
    Hex Posts: 1,890

    All 4 pictures were taken by Kim Teoh.
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    Hex said:
    On the subject of taking pictures of the cosmos, @sillav nitram, you should have bought my old house in Hextable.  My old neighbour has an observatory in his garden with a computer controlled telescope.  One picture is made up of 6 x 20 minute exposures.  A passing plane or cloud (or my garden light coming on) and you start again !  I will see if I can post one.
    Is it still for sale;)

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  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    Fantastic pictures. @hex. Thanks for posting.
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    _MrDick said:
    Just put my Christmas Tree up. But I don’t think you’ll need a telescope to view the Christmas moon …


    That is gross! 😹
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,036
    Please don't quote it then. ;)
  • AllHailTheHen
    AllHailTheHen Posts: 3,063
    I'd love to get a decent telescope. Find the subject of space fascinating and would love to see Jupiter or Saturn like the images Hex has posted.
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 26,302
    Hex said:

    All 4 pictures were taken by Kim Teoh.
    He got a picture of the Horsehead Nebula from his garden? Bloody hell...
  • Hex
    Hex Posts: 1,890
    aliwibble said:
    Hex said:

    All 4 pictures were taken by Kim Teoh.
    He got a picture of the Horsehead Nebula from his garden? Bloody hell...
    As an example of the pictures that Kim takes, this is far from the best example.
  • Hex
    Hex Posts: 1,890
    sillav nitram said:
    Fantastic pictures. @hex. Thanks for posting.
    I have sent you a message re the telescope. 
  • PopIcon
    PopIcon Posts: 5,970
    Braziliance said:
    Get a Samsung Galaxy mate 

    I've got a Galaxy Ultra and while the zoom function is a lot of fun, it doesn't take good pictures under poor light.
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    Hex said:
    sillav nitram said:
    Fantastic pictures. @hex. Thanks for posting.
    I have sent you a message re the telescope. 
    I've sent you a message  @Hex

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