How can I know that telescope can see planets and stars?


Posted July 5th, 2010 by admin 10 Comments »
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Some Thing asked:


I’m buying a telescope and I want to look at planets and stars with it.How can I know that telescope can know that I can see all of that with a telescope?

Is it best to start off with a Go to telescope or learn the traditional way?


Posted March 17th, 2009 by admin 7 Comments »
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G m asked:


I have looked at the nextstar 60 with goto, and the skywatcher 114m which are about the same price.
Is is better to get a Goto telescope or learn the planets and stars the old way?
And which is the better scope out of these two or should i save more and get a better scope?
I am just starting off into astronomy and there are no local clubs where i live because i live out in the wilds!

Want to buy a telescope for looking at planets?


Posted March 12th, 2009 by admin 8 Comments »
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Victor asked:


I have never used a telescope before. I am technologically inclined. So learning to use one is no big deal. I just want to be able to look at planets and stars and things at night now and then. What should i be looking for in terms of specifications and dollar range US/Can…..What can you really see in a sub 400 telescope.