[meteorite-list] Telescope experts

From: Benjamin P. Sun <bpsun2009_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 00:41:11 -0500
Message-ID: <CAE1PX84gKQqMKN-ysiHragu3oRBtsJ1jjsUP76=Qvte0nQbp4A_at_mail.gmail.com>

Nah, I would pass on that.

Too much central obstruction.

Focal length is too short for good planetary views.

I'd recommend a good, quality small refractor or tabletop refractor
instead, 60mm or bigger. Avoid all the toy scopes.
Look for coated(multi-coated is better) achromatic AIR SPACED glass lenses.

You can always add a barlow lens later to further correct any color aberrations.
Received on Mon 09 Jan 2012 12:41:11 AM PST