Telescope

[laurarey]

We have a friend in NYC who runs the Inwood Astronomy Club.  We asked him several months ago for recommendations on telescopes.  He pointed us toward Celestron.  I investigated and then, after looking at the prices, decided to wait.

Tonight, I won at local auction a brand new Celestron and paid $340 US.  :)  I am quite happy.  Here is the model:

Comments

[pernishus]

Congratulations!

[laurarey]

Thanks! I'm going to go pick it up today and take it with us to the cottage this weekend.

[wcg]

That should give you decent views of planets. You'll see Saturn's rings clearly, and depending on your sky transparency you may be able to see cloud belts on Jupiter.

[laurarey]

I was hoping you'd see my post and give me feedback. Thanks! So, it was a good choice for a entry level telescope?

[wcg]

Yeah, it's a decent little reflector.

[rosefox]

If that's the type of telescope I looked through the time I went to the Inwood Astronomy Club, you've made an excellent choice!

[laurarey]

I hope so. I'm quite excited about trying it out.

My understanding is that Jason has done a remarkable job with IAC. It seems very active. I don't know him personally, but he and David work together.