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EDGEMAN

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Started searching, and was overwhelmed in the multitude of telescopes and..


...accessories.

When I started my search, was trying to narrow down my choice, but there were a lot of questions:
- reflector or refractor?
- brand (Orion? Celestron? Meade? Other?)
- size?
- lens?

My initial search for a decent entry-level telescope quickly escalated in price, beyond what I really wanted to spend, especially since I really didn't know what I was buying. Then while walking through Costco, I saw this one on the shelf. Went home, did a little looking at the Celestron website, reviews, etc. and decided this was the one to start with.

Hoping to enjoy this, and move up to a nicer one if I find myself really enjoying this hobby.

As for plossl lenses, do you recommend any particular brand(s)?

Thanks!

(In response to this post by astrohokie)

Posted: 11/21/2017 at 6:57PM



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  Their site doesn't even have that model. ** -- 48zip 11/21/2017 3:50PM
  It's a Costco only model -- EDGEMAN 11/21/2017 5:40PM
  He had a few cling ons ** -- WestyHokie 11/21/2017 2:21PM
  Anyone ever figure out why he left? ** -- Nova Hokie 95 11/21/2017 12:45PM
  Posted on the Football Board today. ** -- 89HOKIE 11/21/2017 1:00PM
  Responded twice to me. I'm honored. Honored. ** -- TomTurkey 11/21/2017 7:29PM
  Can’t find it. Link? ** -- YardBird 11/21/2017 5:19PM
  Sorry for the late reply. -- 89HOKIE 11/21/2017 7:54PM
  Re: Anyone ever figure out why he left? -- vt90 11/21/2017 12:51PM
  Anything to him and CPRV leaving on the exact same day? -- Nova Hokie 95 11/21/2017 12:54PM
  Don't think so. ** -- vt90 11/21/2017 1:02PM
  The moon moves across a telescope quickly -- TomTurkey 11/21/2017 1:46PM
  Certainly worth the effort -- TomTurkey 11/21/2017 2:25PM
  Mars close approach this summer should be good ** -- Teewinot 11/21/2017 1:24PM
  Wish you would'be asked ..... -- astrohokie 11/21/2017 11:00AM
  Suggest... -- astrohokie 11/21/2017 7:13PM
  Yep, a 6" reflector is the optimal minimum ** -- TomTurkey 11/21/2017 11:31AM
  Get a good barlow lens also -- Teewinot 11/21/2017 11:24AM
  You send Edgeman naked selfies on snapchat? ** -- RhinoVT 11/21/2017 10:58AM
  I forward him the ones of your wife ** -- vt90 11/21/2017 11:00AM
  Make good money doing that. ** -- RhinoVT 11/21/2017 11:01AM
  Ever see anything worth the time? ** -- HokieSignGuy 11/21/2017 2:05PM
  Third floor, second room in -- Cruizer 11/21/2017 5:24PM
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