Gavin,
Join the SJAA for $15 and borrow a telescope from their loaner
program. Pass on the Galileo.
At 12/11/2003, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>So I am a newbie getting into astromony, i've read the FAQ on start-up
>telescopes and all that. Unfortunately im on a very limited budget. I was
>wondering what you all think about the Galileo 1000mmmx118mm reflector
>telescope. HSN has a good deal on it to make it affordable via payments.
>$200 for that telescope, would it be a decent starter telescope? Payments
>are just $50 a month, which makes it affordable to me. =D
>
>-Gavin