Comment on Telescope for a newbie: Smart app enabled?
Klanky@sopuli.xyz 3 weeks ago
My first scope was a 10” Dobsonian with no special features. I feel like it was a great way to really get a feel for the hobby and teach yourself the fundamentals. I felt very connected to what I was doing since it was all stamps and manual control.
imminent_nebula@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
I’m very much a tactile person so I’m thinking of going this route.
Keep us updated on how it goes! Another option might be a nice pair of astronomical binoculars to see if you want to invest more in the hobby. Also will helps you get a feel for the sky.
imminent_nebula@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
Will do! I’ll be taking my time on this to research and save up, there’s so much info and technical specs with telescopes!
LastYearsIrritant@sopuli.xyz 3 weeks ago
Seriously, don’t get a 10" dob. They’re FUCKING HUGE. You’ll never drag it out to use it.
Binoculars, or a 6" Dobsonian are plenty to learn on, and since they’re so small, you’ll get them out all the time.
The bigger it is, the more hassle it takes to get out, and there’s really not a huge difference in what you can see.
You don’t get better magnification, you just get a slightly brighter view.