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RE: RE: Need Advice On First Telescope

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Posted by Brett Wood on October 14, 2000 17:06:50 UTC

I second the importance of learning the constellations and major stars. Once you have learned the constellations, the night sky will never look the same to you again.

A very good first scope is a dobsonian. They`re easy to use and you can get a lot of aperture for your money.

best of luck

Brett

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