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From: wrw@hou5h.UUCP (William Wetzel)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Seeking Telescope Advice
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Date: Wed, 23-Jan-85 13:43:29 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan 23 13:43:29 1985
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I would appreciate some guidance in the selection of a telescope and
in locating markets for used telescopes.  I think I want a
3.5" Questar or equivalent, RA drive, a reasonable complement
of oculars and filters, and a camera mount for Nikon.  I want to use
it for field as well as astronomical viewing and as a long telephoto
camera lens.  I don't want a Newtonian (too big and akward).
By the way, I tried posting this to net.astro without success.

	1) I have reviewed the brochures of Questar, Celestron, and Mead.
	   All claim 'diffraction limited' performance yet prices differ
	   by a factor of 2 or more for equivalent size.  Any comments
	   on the merits of the Questar vs Celestron vs Mead
	   by people who have compared them??  Is the Questar worth
	   the extra $$'s in resolution, mechanics, etc??

	2) Where, if any, is the market for used telescopes, either want
	   ads or stores (New Jersey, New York area) where I might
	   obtain a good buy.

	3) Anyone out there have a telescope for sale?

	4) I would be very grateful if a Questar owner in the central N.J.
	   area would kindly take some time to demonstrate it to me.

adTHANKSvance    Bill Wetzel    201-834-2083
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