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Beginners’ Guide to Telescopes |
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Website navigation tip: On any page click on the telescope image, top right, to go back one level |
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Useful Links |
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Web Links Helpful advice — The Royal Astronomical Society on 'Getting started in astronomy' Jodrell Bank on learning the night sky with advice about equipment Help in choosing a telescope by Robin Scagell The Society for Popular Astronomy Astronomy magazine on buying a telescope (US) Sky & Telescope mag’s “How to start right in astronomy” Sky & Telescope on choosing your first telescope (US)
Prices and advice from reputable retailers —
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Reading List — For much more detailed descriptions, advice, and tips: Robin Scagell: Stargazing with a Telescope; Philip’s London, reprinted 2006, £7.99 Robin Scagell and David Frydman: Stargazing with Binoculars; Philip’s London 2007, £7.99
Reviews — Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Newt GO-TO by Prof Ian Morison, Jodrell Bank Telescope reviews by Robin Scagell ‘Sky & Telescope’ magazine Test Reports (US)
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