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5 Tips For Buying a Telescope

In May I had interviewed my friend, Lara, at the University of Texas Astronomy Department for tips to get into astronomy. Recently, I went to visit her again to ask about how to find a good telescope. I’ve never owned one so I didn’t even know what to look for. If you’re like me, then this is a good place for you to start!

Which telescope is best for beginners?

Which telescope is best for beginners?

  1. One question I had was how cheap can you get. Times are tough right now and when you have kids, its even tougher. We also know when the price of the product is low, the quality can go down, too. So how low a price can you get a telescope without losing too much quality? About $200.
  2. Its highly recommended to start with a basic model if you’re a beginner...
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