In addition to Jay's suggestions, I'd also add 80mm ED refractors on ALT/AZ
heads. These are fabulous for learning the sky. Wide views and it's easy
to find the brighter objectr. Additionally, they are super simple to set
up. I'd put a red dot finder on them.
I use my 80mm more than any other scope right now.
Michelle
On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 12:13 PM, Jay Reynolds Freeman <
jay_reynolds_freeman@mac.com> wrote:
> Loaner binoculars might be very useful, even cheap ones, for people
> who were just learning the sky or who had limited opportunity to haul
> out and set up something fancier.
>
> For serious beginner telescopes, I usually recommend Dobsons near 8-inch,
> or perhaps small (80 - 100 mm) refractors for folks who are timid about
> fussing with mechanical adjustments.
>
> 8-inch SCTs might also be viable as loaners, but they are more expensive
> and perhaps harder for beginners to get used to.
>
> -- Jay Reynolds Freeman
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