which telescope?
Jan 30th 2008, 8:00 pm
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which telescope?
We went to the Gin Gin Observatory the other night for their star gazers evening. It cost $29 per adult and $84 for a family ticket. It was worth the money, we were there from 8.30 til 11pm and were shown the major constellations etc. Am now able to identify quite a few of them 
Am thinking of buying a telescope and wondered if anyone could recommend one or a site that will give me an idea of which one to buy. Don't want to go too mad (we're not talking the Hubble
) but don't want to buy a crap one either.
Am thinking of buying a telescope and wondered if anyone could recommend one or a site that will give me an idea of which one to buy. Don't want to go too mad (we're not talking the Hubble
) but don't want to buy a crap one either.
Jan 30th 2008, 8:02 pm
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Re: which telescope?
We went to the Gin Gin Observatory the other night for their star gazers evening. It cost $29 per adult and $84 for a family ticket. It was worth the money, we were there from 8.30 til 11pm and were shown the major constellations etc. Am now able to identify quite a few of them
Am thinking of buying a telescope and wondered if anyone could recommend one or a site that will give me an idea of which one to buy. Don't want to go too mad (we're not talking the Hubble) but don't want to buy a crap one either.
Am thinking of buying a telescope and wondered if anyone could recommend one or a site that will give me an idea of which one to buy. Don't want to go too mad (we're not talking the Hubble
) but don't want to buy a crap one either.G
Jan 30th 2008, 8:05 pm
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Re: which telescope?
i used to go out with a bird who owned a telescope shop ,
ive just rung her and she reckons ..
go for a scope de la uranus,its a french brand best money can buy,
no need to thank me,it was only the cost of a phone call..
ast
ive just rung her and she reckons ..
go for a scope de la uranus,its a french brand best money can buy,
no need to thank me,it was only the cost of a phone call..
ast
Jan 30th 2008, 8:05 pm
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Re: which telescope?
Get a reflector telescope.
pain int he arse, to keep still and focus, unless you pay a fortune, and have remote control movement and focussing.
pain int he arse, to keep still and focus, unless you pay a fortune, and have remote control movement and focussing.
Jan 30th 2008, 8:10 pm
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Re: which telescope?
We went to the Gin Gin Observatory the other night for their star gazers evening. It cost $29 per adult and $84 for a family ticket. It was worth the money, we were there from 8.30 til 11pm and were shown the major constellations etc. Am now able to identify quite a few of them
Am thinking of buying a telescope and wondered if anyone could recommend one or a site that will give me an idea of which one to buy. Don't want to go too mad (we're not talking the Hubble) but don't want to buy a crap one either.
Am thinking of buying a telescope and wondered if anyone could recommend one or a site that will give me an idea of which one to buy. Don't want to go too mad (we're not talking the Hubble
) but don't want to buy a crap one either.
walkin on the moon
Jan 30th 2008, 8:12 pm
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Jan 30th 2008, 8:12 pm
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Re: which telescope?
We went to the Gin Gin Observatory the other night for their star gazers evening. It cost $29 per adult and $84 for a family ticket. It was worth the money, we were there from 8.30 til 11pm and were shown the major constellations etc. Am now able to identify quite a few of them
Am thinking of buying a telescope and wondered if anyone could recommend one or a site that will give me an idea of which one to buy. Don't want to go too mad (we're not talking the Hubble) but don't want to buy a crap one either.
Am thinking of buying a telescope and wondered if anyone could recommend one or a site that will give me an idea of which one to buy. Don't want to go too mad (we're not talking the Hubble
) but don't want to buy a crap one either.http://www.australiangeographicshop....asp#telescopes
Jan 30th 2008, 8:37 pm
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Jan 30th 2008, 8:39 pm
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Jan 30th 2008, 8:43 pm
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Jan 30th 2008, 11:32 pm
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Re: which telescope?
Must admit, although it seems a tad pervy, i love the sky .. full stop
Clouds amaze me.
Stars amaze me.
and being in Australia, where if you are lucky enough like we are to live where there is no light pollution.. the milkyway just leaves you gobsmacked.
The red moon a cpl of months ago, was just bloody awesome.
Clouds amaze me.
Stars amaze me.
and being in Australia, where if you are lucky enough like we are to live where there is no light pollution.. the milkyway just leaves you gobsmacked.
The red moon a cpl of months ago, was just bloody awesome.
