What kind of telescope would you need to see a nebula?


Posted July 17th, 2010 by admin 8 Comments »
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Freezing Temperature asked:


Could an amateur portable telescope do it? Do you need a camera run overnight to see a nebula?
Seen with color.

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Which telescope is better for an amateur?


Posted March 19th, 2009 by admin 6 Comments »
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Jay294 asked:


I would like to know which telescope would be better for an amateur stargazer? The Astromaster 70EQ, or the PowerSeeker 114EQ. Any and all advice is much welcomed.

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What’s a good telescope for an amateur stargazer?


Posted March 15th, 2009 by admin 5 Comments »
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Twister McTitties asked:


I have always been mystified about space, and what lies beyond this planet, but there are no local astronomy clubs around where I live, and I have no idea what brand of telescope I should get.

I would like some suggestions (preferably under $250)

Thanks

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Magnitude of the dimmest star you could see with 60 in telescope?


Posted March 11th, 2009 by admin 3 Comments »
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lollipoplollipop asked:


Suppose you can just barely see a twelfth-magnitude star through an amateur’s 6 in telescope. What is the magnitude of the dimmest star you could see though a 60 in telescope?

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I want to start stargazing. Where can i buy a good telescope?


Posted February 11th, 2009 by admin 1 Comment »
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Gaurav S asked:


I am an amateur at astronomy. For the past few months i have been reading books on star gazing and night sky. Now I want to start star gazing on my own. can anyone tell me where i can buy a good telescope from?

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What do I look for when buying a telescope?


Posted February 8th, 2009 by admin 5 Comments »
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emjay asked:


I’m interested in purchasing a telescope, but I don’t know what brand or model to look for.
My price range is $120-$200. Can I get a quality model at these prices?
Any help? Thanks!
*I know that at those prices I can’t get a super “looking at distant galaxies” telescope.
I guess for an amateur.
thank you all for your excellent answers!

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