Am looking at trying to get some local schools (and also individuals in a separate setup) into astronomy. Most likely, the scopes I will be using will have to be purchased (at least at the beginning) by me and I am a LONG way from having deep pockets.
What I am looking for is some SOLID recommendations for refractor scopes that aren't real expensive. The reason for not looking for reflector scopes is the additional maintenance that would have to be done (which would be by most likely only me for a while), stuff like collimation and whatnot.
Refractors, on the overall score of things, seem to be less "picky" and not needing as much regular maintenance.
I have even contemplated a few sets of astro binoculars to show the different levels that people can use to get into it.
I am leaning towards the GSyker. And no, NONE of these will be used for any more than simple intro visual viewing.
Some of the ones I've been looking at are
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I'm also contemplating getting a intro level Dobson for the DSO objects, since I realize that the above are more targeted towards intra-solar viewing.
What I am looking for is some SOLID recommendations for refractor scopes that aren't real expensive. The reason for not looking for reflector scopes is the additional maintenance that would have to be done (which would be by most likely only me for a while), stuff like collimation and whatnot.
Refractors, on the overall score of things, seem to be less "picky" and not needing as much regular maintenance.
I have even contemplated a few sets of astro binoculars to show the different levels that people can use to get into it.
I am leaning towards the GSyker. And no, NONE of these will be used for any more than simple intro visual viewing.
Some of the ones I've been looking at are
Amazon product
Amazon product
Amazon product
Amazon product
I'm also contemplating getting a intro level Dobson for the DSO objects, since I realize that the above are more targeted towards intra-solar viewing.