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From: wargo@sdcsla.UUCP (Dave Wargo)
Newsgroups: net.astro
Subject: To buy a telescope.
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Date: Mon, 17-Jun-85 16:18:10 EDT
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Dear Astos's;

I am in the market for a telescope. Nothing fancy.
However I know next to nothing about them.  I would like to get 
a reflective unit (i think).
I plan on looking at the moon, saturn, animals, the people across
the canyon.


My questions are:

1. What does the diameter have to do with power? 
   Or are they two different things?

2. If power and diameter are not directly related can I get a 4"
   scope and change the power by changing the eye piece?

3. What size should I get for general viewing?

4. How much should I pay?

5. What should I look for in a reflective scope.

Thanks for your help.

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