Posted by guv on 11/02/05 23:48

On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 06:07:46 GMT, MJ@MJ.com wrote:

>>>apart from the stink and the noise, I hate the light pollution these bloody things
>>>cause. Im an astronomer, and can guarantee on virtually not seeing anything between
>>>Oct 1 and Nov 30 due to bloody fireworks....
>>
>>Ah ha! Know anything about telescopes? Would it be fair assumption
>>that the Seben and Optronics telescopes on ebay are a pile of poo? Got
>>no intention of paying retail Meade prices, but looking online at US
>>prices (and an impending visit) may be tempting!
>>
>>Also a bit unsure about the use on a Canon digital SLR with them. Got
>>any advice? The meade PC imaging kit looks good - but image size a bit
>>naf!


>Cheap as they are in the US, I've heard that Meade won't offer you any
>support or repair facilities if you bring one back here. They won't
>even sell you a part for a DIY repair.

Ta. That puts that one into touch!

>On the other hand, Celestron are very accommodating.

Will take a peak! I suppose they all have similar features? The
thought of autostar is very appealing!

To be honest, a telescope is only really a "wouldnt mind" item. I used
to own an 8" reflector yonks ago - long before all the fancy
electronics - and really more to encourage my littlun into a nice
hobby I can also dabble in. (methods in my madness!)



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