Episode 4 - Buying your first Telescope

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Astrocast! This week, Roo will cover a question that he has consistently seen asked since day one of journey in to learning astronomy, "What is a good telescope to buy for my (friend/family member/loved one) to get them in to Astronomy?"

While this seems like a simple enough question, unfortunately the online marketplaces are LITTERED with garbage telescopes that no one should ever have to suffer through! If we can help ONE person avoid this terrible fate, "The Hobby Killer", than we've done our job!

Apertura 8 inch Dobsonian Telescope:
Apertura AD8 Dobsonian | 8” Telescope with Accessories - High Point Scientific

Celestron Astrofi 130 Newtonian Telescope:
Celestron Astro Fi 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope 22203 B&H Photo (bhphotovideo.com)

Turn Left at Orion:
Turn Left At Orion: Hundreds of Night Sky Objects to See in a Home Telescope - and How to Find Them: Consolmagno, Guy, Davis, Dan M.: 9781108457569: Amazon.com: Books

Nightwatch:
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe: Dickinson, Terence, Hewitt-White, Ken, Fienberg, Richard Tresch: 9780228104391: Amazon.com: Books

Apps to check out:

Android/IOS - Skysafari Pro, Skymap, GoodToStargaze

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