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The "What telescope are you using" thread
What telescope and other equipment are you currently using?
What telescope and other equipment are you currently using?
davenn said:hi adjacent
yup, there are some poor budget ones out there. But you don't have to spend a fortune to get a decent scope
Yes the Celestron was a big buy for me AU$3200, but that 8" f5 dobo mount scope was only AU$650.
And that falls into the affordable range for many people
cheers
Dave
From where did you buy it?davenn said:that 8" f5 dobo mount scope was only AU$650.
Greg Bernhardt said:btw, what is it doing inside? Trying to get a good view of that dustball on the ceiling? :)
I am using a refracting telescope, which uses lenses to gather and focus light.
The magnification power of my telescope is 50x, meaning it can make objects appear 50 times larger than they are.
Yes, I am able to see distant galaxies with my telescope, as long as there is minimal light pollution in the area.
My telescope has a maximum range of approximately 50 million light years, allowing me to see objects that are incredibly far away.
The aperture size of my telescope is 80mm, which refers to the diameter of the primary lens or mirror. A larger aperture allows for more light to enter the telescope, resulting in clearer and brighter images.