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I've been strongly hinted to that a telescope would be a swell gift for my parents. I'm overwhelmed by the choice and scope on telescopes.com (yes, Virginia, there is a website) and was wondering if any sky gazers could offer recommendations or purchasing strategies.
Many thanks in advance.
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Posted 28 August 2006 - 04:20 PM
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Posted 28 August 2006 - 04:30 PM
We walked by a store on the UES the other day, with so many in the window. Some were huge, some not, and some were 'vintage.' Maybe somebody know the store I'm talking about.
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Posted 28 August 2006 - 04:35 PM
I've been considering one for a few years now. But fortunately, like the big-screen flat panel tv, I've been able to come to my senses before purchasing yet another unnecessary and expensive toy.
That said, I think it would be a great gift.
That said, I have no helpful information for you.
That said, I think it would be a great gift.
That said, I have no helpful information for you.
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Posted 28 August 2006 - 05:59 PM
if i'm not mistaken, b&h photo sells a wide array of telescopes. (they certainly have high-powered binoculars.) they would have advice.
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Posted 28 August 2006 - 06:06 PM
Great tip on B&H. I can tell you I'd love to drop $30,000 on one, but thankfully I'll be satisfied with the $59.95. Who knew NASA shopped there?
“And another thing. You don't have to "move on" either. Not until you're ready. People say, Oh, you should be grateful. They say, Oh, it's time for you to move on. I'm like, What are you, a cop with a nightstick? I'll move on when I'm done playing the blues on my harmonica, thank you very much.
Really, people will tell you all kinds of garbage. Don't believe it.
You don't have to move on until you're ready.”
Really, people will tell you all kinds of garbage. Don't believe it.
You don't have to move on until you're ready.”
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Posted 28 August 2006 - 06:31 PM
Ok, you are simultaneously shopping for a telescope and a powerful cutting device. What's really going on?
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Posted 28 August 2006 - 06:32 PM
If I mentioned "Hale Bopp" would that help?
“And another thing. You don't have to "move on" either. Not until you're ready. People say, Oh, you should be grateful. They say, Oh, it's time for you to move on. I'm like, What are you, a cop with a nightstick? I'll move on when I'm done playing the blues on my harmonica, thank you very much.
Really, people will tell you all kinds of garbage. Don't believe it.
You don't have to move on until you're ready.”
Really, people will tell you all kinds of garbage. Don't believe it.
You don't have to move on until you're ready.”
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Posted 28 August 2006 - 06:33 PM
There may soon be a pretty good secondhand model coming on the market.
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Posted 28 August 2006 - 06:41 PM
g.johnson, on Aug 28 2006, 02:33 PM, said:
There may soon be a pretty good secondhand model coming on the market.
Maybe sending Abby's mom out to some yard sales would be worthwhile then.
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Posted 28 August 2006 - 06:52 PM
Liza, on Aug 28 2006, 02:06 PM, said:
Great tip on B&H. I can tell you I'd love to drop $30,000 on one, but thankfully I'll be satisfied with the $59.95. Who knew NASA shopped there?
I bought my father a telescope at B&H. The in-store selection is huge, and the staff was quite helpful. They had a number of "floor samples" marked down to pretty impressive prices
My only complaint was that if they need to charge me $30 because they're robbing the duck to pay the boar they might as well give me a more substantial portion of flour, water, and bits of meat.
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