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Title: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 12, 2014, 09:28:20 AM
I've been looking at reflector telescopes in the $450 range... I will probably by extra lenses and some sort of mount for a phone/camera to take pics.  I've seen a couple in that range that have computerized controls and will keep objects in frame.  Anyone have any experience in such matters?  I am really excited to nerd out at Alex's pond at night while you guys are harvesting your drugs and fornicating in the pond.
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: Tobias on June 12, 2014, 09:29:37 AM
i think binoculars are what you want to find bigfoot
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: pissclams on June 12, 2014, 09:30:33 AM
i think what you really are looking for is a laser scope
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 12, 2014, 09:33:09 AM
George McFly used binoculars.
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: Gooch on June 12, 2014, 09:58:20 AM
Stop spying on your neighbors.
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 12, 2014, 10:07:11 AM
My neighbors don't live on Saturn guys.
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: CHONGS on June 12, 2014, 10:09:05 AM
I've been looking at reflector telescopes in the $450 range... I will probably by extra lenses and some sort of mount for a phone/camera to take pics.  I've seen a couple in that range that have computerized controls and will keep objects in frame.  Anyone have any experience in such matters?  I am really excited to nerd out at Alex's pond at night while you guys are harvesting your drugs and fornicating in the pond.
http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/astronomy/telescopes/nexstar-130slt-computerized-telescope

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Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: CNS on June 12, 2014, 10:09:24 AM
My neighbors don't live on Saturn guys.

But you wished they lived on Uranus.  Boom!
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 12, 2014, 10:11:16 AM
I've been looking at reflector telescopes in the $450 range... I will probably by extra lenses and some sort of mount for a phone/camera to take pics.  I've seen a couple in that range that have computerized controls and will keep objects in frame.  Anyone have any experience in such matters?  I am really excited to nerd out at Alex's pond at night while you guys are harvesting your drugs and fornicating in the pond.
http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/astronomy/telescopes/nexstar-130slt-computerized-telescope

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Chings that's one of the scopes I was checking out on Amazon. That one is my favorite so far. 
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: ben ji on June 12, 2014, 10:31:35 AM
"Sorry I didnt call your buddy, I was super slammed at work posting about Telescopes n crap"
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 12, 2014, 10:38:14 AM
"Sorry I didnt call your buddy, I was super slammed at work posting about Telescopes n crap"

 :whistle1:
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: cfbandyman on June 12, 2014, 11:54:40 AM
http://www.telescopes.com/telescopes/telescopeawardsarticle.cfm

Good place to start.
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: Fldermaus on June 12, 2014, 12:15:53 PM
I have no advice to offer, but endorse this as a very worthwhile investment.
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 12, 2014, 12:33:30 PM
I have no advice to offer, but endorse this as a very worthwhile investment.

 :Cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: pissclams on June 12, 2014, 01:25:57 PM
I have no advice to offer, but endorse this as a very worthwhile investment.

hey i just googled venus and check this picture of venus out, it looks exactly like it does when i look through this $500 telescope.  how rad is that one mate?  throw another shrimp on the bar-b, ahoy mate!

:users:
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: pissclams on June 12, 2014, 01:26:50 PM
hey stars, you've only been in the same place for a thousand + years, how about i buy this telescope just to make sure nothing has changed?
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 12, 2014, 03:16:35 PM
buy used.   Everyone buys one then never uses it.
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 12, 2014, 03:30:48 PM
Should I start a new thread asking if anyone has a used telescope for sale?  :Rusty:
Title: Re: I'm going to buy a telescope... Any astronomy nerds here have a recomendation??
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 12, 2014, 03:38:04 PM
Should I start a new thread asking if anyone has a used telescope for sale?  :Rusty:

just dig up a Big Bang Theory thread....seems like a good fit    :whistle1: