Howdy
Looking for the best telescope and/or recommendations for a beginner to grow into a really good telescope
Would like to use it for stargazing and astrophotography
Any suggestions?
Thank
TJ
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Mike Atkins There are quite a few things that go into that decision. Budget, aperture, viewing location, portability, and so much more.
My first and best suggestion is to find an astronomy club near you and attend star parties they host. Members are usually very willing to answer questions and talk about different equipment that you may need based on how "deep" you want to go. It also gives you an opportunity to see different scopes, etc.
Also, you can find Cloudy Nights on the web. It's a forum with members ranging from just starting out up to folks who have been amateur astronomers for many years (over 40 for me). Some members are professionals, some are citizen scientists, others are very into EAA (Electronically Assisted Astronomy). Great place to learn and ask questions, too.
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