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If I was to get my science nerd a telescope to see the main planets, what would I be looking for in specs/cost? -- (edited)

Posted by Will Hunting (aka Joemetz) Nov 23 '17, 16:13

First to say a telescope, or an eyepiece gets a kick in the jimmy and I get to pick their next Secret Stalker.

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150 for a celestrion, plus a tripod to start camera adapter, a motorized tracker - zeitgeist Nov 23, 22:48
did he get my card? -- nm - mud Nov 23, 16:32 2
- Yes, thanks!! -- nm - elf kelly Nov 23, 16:34 1
  - sweet -- nm - mud Nov 23, 16:34
there are some decent apps you can get to that will show planets, constellations, stuff like that - Beaker Nov 23, 16:32 2
- stellarium -- nm - mud Nov 23, 16:37
- He has a few tings but is enthralled when we get out binoculars and a 2x scope -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 23, 16:35
From space.com... - Krusty Nov 23, 16:19 3
- I think the ones for kids aged 10 and up are what you're really looking for. -- nm - Krusty Nov 23, 16:21 2
  - This was what I was thinking -- (link) - Will Hunting Nov 23, 16:30 1
    - I like that one better than the ones they recommend. It has better specs and is still geared to the new and young user. -- nm - Krusty Nov 23, 16:40

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