Should I buy this telescope or this one? Orion 09007 SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector Telescope (Black)
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Martin. I have never responded to a question before. My son and I really like this telescope. The fine adjustments are very easy. It us not as portable as we would like but what can you do. Let me know if you have a specific question as my son can help me answer.
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You can have my orion for $50 if you want to come get it...too unwieldy and awkward for amateurs like myself & my son.
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The Dob will definitely give you more deep space objects than the refractor. I got my son one of those last Christmas. It is rather large in comparison to the refractor, but rotates well on its base. His is not computerized and he has gotten very adept at finding nebulae and Messier objects. I think the refractor is more for planets and moons in our close by system. Visual tracking is okay, remember that the image is reversed in the Dob.
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Sheryle, can you locate the company that you purchased this from on Amazon, if so, contact them as I responded to their inquiry how satisfied I was with this telescope and I did get a response back from them... and I have a positive feeling that they would send what you need to set up your scope. My grandson loves his telescope
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Not at all. It's as simple as it gets. Just point, focus, and enjoy. Just make sure the table you use as a base is steady. I think Orion also has a 6" table top for around $270. One thing I always enjoy is to slowly scan parts of the sky that appear empty. I'm always amazed at how much more I can see with a little help. Your best first target, IMHO, is the moon when it's not full. Look along the transition from shadow to light. The 3D effect will blow you away!
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I am extremely happy with this telescope, the detail is amazing. I am glad I took the step to purchase it. If you decide to I believe you will be impressed as well.
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It is an upgrade compared to eyepieces that come with the scope. It is not a bad eyepiece. I was comparing the different focal lengths to my Explore Scientific eyepieces and the view is not much different other than the field of view. At lower focal lengths it has a decent FOV. I think it is worth what they sell for.
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No, not at most telescopes have the worst spotting scope for the money. The Orion is awesome but be sure to aline it with what your telescope sees.
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yes if you want to tinker. If you want to be serious then buy a real quality mount, the mount of this telescope is crap.
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This is a great eyepiece, I am very happy with it. However, I didn't try to observe nebulae, since my telescope isn't that strong. I think that will depend on your telescope capabilities and sky conditions. The eyepiece, like I said, is really very good. Hope this helps. Bayard
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Sorry to hear about your owner's manual situation. The owner's manual contains a wealth of information which includes the assembly of the base, mounting the spotter scope, focus and care. Anyway, I've really enjoyed my telescope but would suggest wanting until Orion sends you a copy of the owners manual before proceeding. It will be worth the extra wait.
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Hey Iggy,Since I wrote, I did end up with the 8" Dobsonian Intelliscope. The answer is, the Orion scope is nicely balanced and with a little practice, you can get good at tracking objects by hand. With a 10mm eyepiece and 2X Barlow, which is a magnification of 240x on the 1200mm scope, you need to move the scope about every 20 seconds or so. You still need a motor driven mount if you plan on taking photographs, though.
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This scope is good for the price and you will not be able to see the planets as you might with the professional ones. It is great watching the land marks and the moon. I hope this helps.
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The way it is, no. You'll have to add a 3rd party accessory. If this is your primary intention, prefer to buy a telescope.
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That is a hard question to answer. The telescope is nice but very hard to adjust. If someone is willing to adjust for her and then let her look you will be okay. We bought for a 6 yr old and there is not enough patience to look in a direction and then adjust. We all thought that it was not working because we couldn't "see" anything but fuzz. Grandpa was the only one that could take the time to look in the direction of something and then adjust the focus until something appeared. I can't place blame on the telescope but the age is the problem. It is a decent telescope for the money and looks very cute. Just be ready to have an adult ready to find the moon first and then let her look! That is a hard question to answer. The telescope is nice but very hard to adjust. If someone is willing to adjust for her and then let her look you will be okay. We bought for a 6 yr old and there is not enough patience to look in a direction and then adjust. We all thought that it was not working because we couldn't "see" anything but fuzz. Grandpa was the only one that could take the time to look in the direction of something and then adjust the focus until something appeared. I can't place blame on the telescope but the age is the problem. It is a decent telescope for the money... » Read More That is a hard question to answer. The telescope is nice but very hard to adjust. If someone is willing to adjust for her and then let her look you will be okay. We bought for a 6 yr old and there is not enough patience to look in a direction and then adjust. We all thought that it was not working because we couldn't "see" anything but fuzz. Grandpa was the only one that could take the time to look in the direction of something and then adjust the focus until something appeared. I can't place blame on the telescope but the age is the problem. It is a decent telescope for the money and looks very cute. Just be ready to have an adult ready to find the moon first and then let her look! « Show Less
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For the price I think that they are good binoculars... and if you do use them during the day the ocular cups are a real plus. All that being said, I did return the pair that I purchased and bought a pair of Swarovski EL Range's which are close to 6 times the price of the Steiners because I am very particular about my optics. Needless to say there is a difference in the clarity between the two but for causal use probably not worth plunking down the extra money. Keep in mind that if your primary use is going to be for astronomy I would make sure that you get a tripod adapter.
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First, which Meade 10 are you talking about. This is a Dobsonian style without a computer. It is a very good, inexpensive telescope. You need to direct it yourself, which means you have to know the sky, or be willing to learn it. If you are looking for quick an easy way to look at celestial objects without having to learn how to find them, a Schmidt-Cassagrain with a computerized guiding mount, while more expensive, is the way to go. Orion, Meade, Celestron are 3 of the biggest names in amateur astronomy (there are others.) All market both Dobsonians and Schmidt-Cassagrains and all make quality products, so brand preference is a personal thing.
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This is a great eyepiece, I am very happy with it. However, I didn't try to observe nebulae, since my telescope isn't that strong. I think that will depend on your telescope capabilities and sky conditions. The eyepiece, like I said, is really very good. Hope this helps.Bayard