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Is viewing space though a telescope a cool hobbie

Define "cool".

Cool as in "hip, popular, makes women want to sleep with you" then it's a resounding no.

Cool as in "interesting, informative, a productive use of time for a person that likes science" then yes.
 
If I do get one. I live in a building next to the top of a another biulding. Is there a way to position the scope that my neighbors won't suspect I'm spying on them?
 
Naer said:
If I do get one. I live in a building next to the top of a another biulding. Is there a way to position the scope that my neighbors won't suspect I'm spying on them?
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if they think you are spying on them with a reflecting telescope then they are dumbasses

go buy one of the dobsonian telescopes. if they mistake this as anything besides a telescope designed for the sky then they are complete fucktards

Orion_SkyQuest_XT10_Dobsonian_Telescope.jpg
 
I have a reflector telescope currently but I'm toying with the idea of getting a 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a motorized equatorial mount. Mine is all manual and while it works fine I'd like something a little easier to setup and use.
 
My little bro got a ~$90 (IIRC) celestron powerseeker 60EQ. Even though he is only 11 he is a huge astronomy nut and loves it. I have to say, it's pretty cool. Seeing the moon right in from of your face is awesome.
 
norseamd said:
if they think you are spying on them with a reflecting telescope then they are dumbasses

go buy one of the dobsonian telescopes. if they mistake this as anything besides a telescope designed for the sky then they are complete fucktards

Orion_SkyQuest_XT10_Dobsonian_Telescope.jpg
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QFT

Sky gazing is fun as a couple at times. A few nice drinks and finger foods on a nice night with nothing to do but enjoy the sights.
 
I would like one with a DSLR mount so I could save things and look for changes. I also would like a night sky (I live on the edge of a large metropolis - too much man-made light) 🙁
 
Find an astronomy club and try it out first. You can find out if the hobby is for you before you drop big bucks. I found out that it isn't for me.
 
bradly1101 said:
I would like one with a DSLR mount so I could save things and look for changes. I also would like a night sky (I live on the edge of a large metropolis - too much man-made light) 🙁
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Get out your wallet. Astrophotograpy is one of the most appealing aspects of astronomy. I have $7000 in my set up and I consider it a "beginner" set up.
 
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