Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at
6:52 pm
It's my boyfriend's birthday on Tuesday, and I know nothing about telescopes or astronomy! I originally wanted to buy him binoculars, but now I'm not sure, as I've read that you can't see Saturn's rings through binoculars, and this ability is very important to him.
ANy advice would be great, thanks!
My budget could stretch to £150, and I'm from the UK, not USA!
Many thanks for your answers so far, they've been very helpful. What size tleescope should I be looking for, and what do you guys think of this one?
http://www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk/acatalog/SkyWatcher_Skymax_90_EQ1_90mm_Maksutov_Cassegrain_Telescope.html
What about this one too?
http://www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk/acatalog/SkyWatcher_Skyhawk_114_Catadioptric_Newtonian_Reflector_Telescope1.html
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at
10:05 am
Hi!
Well, i've always had a strong interest in astronomy. Unfortunately, over the last 3-4 years i've been diverted from that interest because of school and moving around alot. But recently i began reading a book about the origins of our study on Astronomy and its really perked my interest in astronomy again. So, since im graduating, i decided nows a good time to get into it before i get diverted away from it again.
So i did some research, and i learnt/was told that for a beginner, its better to buy a pair of Astro-Binoculars rather than a telescope to familiarize your self with the stars, not only that, the wide viewing angle also allows you to see alot more.
So i've come down to two pairs which i cannot tell which is the better pair to buy, so here i am.
Pair 1:
Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster binoculars ($80)
-Bak-4 Porro Prisms
-Fully multi-coated
- 230ft@1000
- 4.4 degree FOV
- exit pupil 4.47mm
-water proof
(link: http://www.spottingscopes.com/binoculars/astronomy-binoculars/celestronskymaster15x70centerfocus.cfm#ReviewHeader)
Pair 2:
Celestron 20x80 SkyMasters ($120)
-Bak-4 Prisms
-Fully multicoated
-167@1000
-3.2 degrees FOV
-exit pupil 4mm
-not waterproof (water resistant)
(link: http://www.spottingscopes.com/binoculars/astronomy-binoculars/celestronskymaster20x80centerfocus.cfm#tabs)
SO which of the two is A) Better? B) More Suited for an Amateur C) Give me Better enjoyment/results ? D) Best Value for Money?
P.S. Celestron is a good brand to be looking at right?? im told its one of the best?
P.S. i live in the philippines, does anyone know where i cna buy good binoculars here?
EVERYONE REPLIED REALLY WELL, THANKS EVERYONE! I APPRECIATE IT! 100% Spot ON TO What i Was Looking for!
ANd YEs, I've been to Puerto Galera, Really nice. HAve to be honest though, it was raining when i was there, so i didnt see any stars 
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