Beginners Astronomy Telescope

[RedLeader]

It's come up a few times that people are quite interested in astronomy and have asked about scopes. I just ordered myself one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Celestron-21024-76-mm-Firstscope/dp/B001UQ6E4Y/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

FirstScope Telescope - General Features

• Named Official Product of International Year of Astronomy 2009, FirstScope pays tribute to the men and women who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us!
• High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76 mm reflector optical tube make FirstScope an ideal entry level astronomical telescope.
• Portable and lighweight table-top design makes it easy to store, transport and setup your FirstScope Telescope
• FirstScope is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object.
• Stylish and decorative design makes FirstScope a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy.

It's officially endorsed by the IYA2009 and priced at a very reasonable £44.94 delivered. It wont be like the Hubble but should be more than enough to get a decent start in amateur astronomy.

[Belfastman1958]

Not a bad wee scope to get you started.

I have the Meade ETX70 and am thinking if upgrading to that one that you have shown.

Looks good.

Alan.

[pablo]

and there was me thinking i was a smartarse photographing the moon!

its a weird sensation actually seeing the rings of saturn through a telescope. facinating stuff.

good pointer Jonno.

[MG1]

Thats a really good price i'd of thought it would be well over a £100 for something like that.

[RedLeader]

I think it's reasonably priced to promote astronomy since this is a celebratory year (400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei). So get'em while their hot