Telescope for a DSL hookup.
Dec 26, 2020 13:22:45 #
Halkeye
Loc: Sandiego, CA.
Looking for A good inexpensive telescope for planet photography under 150.00 and easy to work with.
Dec 26, 2020 13:40:17 #
Halkeye wrote:
Looking for A good inexpensive telescope for planet photography under 150.00 and easy to work with.
OPT Telescopes in Oceanside. https://optcorp.com/
Dec 27, 2020 04:54:31 #
Halkeye wrote:
Looking for A good inexpensive telescope for planet photography under 150.00 and easy to work with.
I’m not sure if my suggestion is helpful. I picked up a 500mm MIRROR lens and adaptor for $120. I used the lens for solar eclipse
Dec 27, 2020 07:10:24 #
I don’t think there is a GOOD telescope with the ability to use for planetary photography that is easy to use for $150.
You will easily spend hundreds of dollars for this capability. Sorry, but good and easy are not available for that amount.
There is also the unavailability of telescopes right now. I tried to get my granddaughter one for Christmas, but because of COVID virus people bought them up early this year as something to do while being at home. Along with that came the comet viewing we had this past summer that further eroded the available stock. Hobby stores and manufacturers don’t expect scopes for several weeks yet.
I wish you well in your search!
You will easily spend hundreds of dollars for this capability. Sorry, but good and easy are not available for that amount.
There is also the unavailability of telescopes right now. I tried to get my granddaughter one for Christmas, but because of COVID virus people bought them up early this year as something to do while being at home. Along with that came the comet viewing we had this past summer that further eroded the available stock. Hobby stores and manufacturers don’t expect scopes for several weeks yet.
I wish you well in your search!
Dec 27, 2020 08:35:55 #
Halkeye wrote:
Looking for A good inexpensive telescope for planet photography under 150.00 and easy to work with.
There is no such thing
Dec 27, 2020 09:38:45 #
$ 150 wont do it , 3 to 4 time that would .the problem is poor optic , shaky tripod .you will be doing time exposure , the slightest shake will run your picture .the moon is very doable with 600 mm and up telephoto and a steady tripod . the sun also WITH A SPECIAL FILTER so you dont deep fry your eye balls .a very few planets like jupiter , saturn , venus , mars . look at amazon . com there are 100 s of telescopes on sale right now .
Dec 27, 2020 10:22:47 #
Halkeye wrote:
Looking for A good inexpensive telescope for planet photography under 150.00 and easy to work with.
By The Way, I forgot to mention that I bought the Mirror Lens to do the Solar Eclipse. I also needed a special filter that looks like a thin piece of aluminum foil stretched over a filter ring.
Dec 27, 2020 10:37:29 #
I don't know the market but I would suggest checking with B&H. I have a 400 mm telescope and called them and they carried attachments that would allow me to attach my DSLR so I know they can possibly carry what you want but the price may exceed your expectation.
Dec 27, 2020 12:38:17 #
Halkeye wrote:
Looking for A good inexpensive telescope for planet photography under 150.00 and easy to work with.
'Good' and 'inexpensive' for planetary imaging is an oxymoron!
Your best option might be a Nikon P1000; works quite well for me.
bwa
Dec 27, 2020 12:39:26 #
I have two that I will sell. One is a Meade EXT-70AT complete in box (used) and Celestron C-8 (used) in a footlocker with tripod. I have a large tripod for the Meade but it is extra. If anyone is interested just PM me.
Dec 27, 2020 19:00:42 #
I just came back from shopping at BJ’s. They had one model of telescope on sale. It was $49.95. I don’t see it as a worthy alternative. In fact I should not have told you about it. Not too far from NY, there is a place in New Jersey called
HighpointScientific.com. You can try to log in and see what is available. Most decent telescopes can run for 500 dollars and up to 3 or 4 thousand dollars.
HighpointScientific.com. You can try to log in and see what is available. Most decent telescopes can run for 500 dollars and up to 3 or 4 thousand dollars.
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