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What is your experience with telescopes?

I just got my Celestron Astromaster 114 EQ reflector telescope today, but only had about an hour to use it tonight.
My dad had an old refractor, with lenses from a different - older - scope (which didn't work well with his).
There's also an observatory nearby with a 12" refractor, which provided an excellent view of everything I could ask to see.
Also, does anyone have an 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain?

by pianomn963
asked 5 months ago

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Well, obviously you are way outta my league so I won't mention the old standby Uranus ;)

aksman44
5 months ago

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@aksman44: I've seen Uranus before. So beautiful...

sizzlestick
5 months ago

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Due to a court order, I'm no longer allowed to both own a telescope and live in a house within 1 mile of people. Why is it my fault? They should have curtains dangit!!!!!!!!!!

captainsuperdawg
5 months ago

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My last landlord (before buying a condo) built an observatory on his roof and had several reflectors (~4.5" and 8"). Being in NY City, with much light pollution, I never could justify getting a decent telescope for myself, though I got good binoculars (Celestron 8x56).

Daughter#1 is taking Astronomy next semester and should have much better skies (upstate NY). I'm hoping she enjoys it as much as I did.

baqui63
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