[jhb] Re: Astronomy
- From: Mike Lucas <mhlucas@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: jhb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:17:28 +0000
Gerry
You'll be paying around £40 more for that one but I'd say you're getting a
better scope for your money. And I would always prefer Warehouse Express
over Jessops. I could find only a couple of reviews (on Amazon) but both
very good - and I happen to know one of the reviewers personally, and I
would trust his opinion.
Mike L
On 17 November 2011 19:48, Gerry Winskill <gwinsk@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Mike,
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> The Skywatcher looks a reasonable alternative, with good reviews, as a
> starter unit. Bewaring wraparounds, it's at
>
> http://www.warehouseexpress.**com/buy-sky-watcher-130-**
> explorer-5-1-inch-newtonian-**reflector-telescope/p1017011<http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-sky-watcher-130-explorer-5-1-inch-newtonian-reflector-telescope/p1017011>
>
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> Gerry Winskill
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> On 17/11/2011 16:09, Mike Lucas wrote:
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>> Gerry
>>
>> Probably difficult to beat at that price, but you should be aware of the
>> limitations of this model - useful thread here
>> <http://stargazerslounge.com/**archive/index.php/t-124420.**html<http://stargazerslounge.com/archive/index.php/t-124420.html>
>> >.
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>> As with most things, it depends what your budget is. Have a look at
>> http://www.scsastro.co.uk/ for a good selection and some useful advice.
>>
>> Mike L
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>> On 17 November 2011 16:52, Gerry Winskill <gwinsk@xxxxxxx
>> <mailto:gwinsk@xxxxxxx>> wrote:
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>> Not my scene but desperation for Christmas present ideas, for our
>> son, triggers the question.
>>
>> Jessops have an astronomical telescope on offer, the 1100-102. Is
>> anyone on the list into astronomy and able to offer any comments?
>>
>> Gerry Winskill
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