Amateur astronomy: Space is pretty awesome

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Hobbies, Crafts, & Houses > Amateur astronomy: Space is pretty awesome

Bazanga: Oct 10, 2006; chinchilla farmer

This thread got me interested in buying a telescope for myself for Christmas and after reading around I stumbled on this: Rokinon 500mm x 70mm Refractor Telescope

It says it is marked down from $400 US to $152 but I haven't been able to find any other retailers to compare prices with. It seems to be a pretty solid telescope from the reviews, but I am nowhere near experienced enough to determine if this is worth it. Any suggestions?

Here are the specs:
# EQ2 mount makes for a convenient set-up
# Aluminum tripod is lightweight and portable
# Optical design: achromatic refractor
# Lens diameter: 70mm
# Focal length: 500mm
# F/ratio: F/7
# Highest power: 140x
# Resolving power: 1.65
# Finderscope: red dot finder
# Focuser diameter: 1.25
# Diagonal: 45 erect image
# Eyepieces: 1.25 super 25 and 10
# Mount type: alt-azimuth
# Accessory tray: wall-to-wall
# Includes: aluminum tripod, 1.25-inch super 25 and super 10 eyepieces, red dot finder finderscope, 45 degree erecting image 1.25, and two tube rings

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