I want a telescope.  Kindly suggest the best one with approx. cost.  I am from INDIA.?
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Try this site too:\nhttp://www.telescopes.com
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What is best depends on what you want to do with it. Do you want to take pictures? If yes, you need an equitorial mount, so a dob won't be for you. Otherwise, a dob tends to have the largest mirror for the price. Many astronomical objects for beginners are actually fairly large in the sky, but they are *dim*. You want a large aperature to collect as much light as possible.\n\nIt's agood idea to find a local astronomy club and ask to look through some scopes. Then you can figure out what it is you want. I personally have a 12.5" dob which I am happy with.
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this is subjective - but - Celestron has been having financial troubles, and was bought by another Far east company, whereas Meade seems to be doing pretty well, and has invested quite a bit in new automated manufactuting in Calif. So if you are talking about their SCT scopes, I think current Meades are likely better than current Celestrons, but the scopes are not all "exactly" the same, and you might find an example of a new celestron that does have better optics. There smaller non-sct scopes are in general, made in the far east and are likely pretty much the same quality.  Again, this is highly subjective, and 10 people will give you 11 opinons.  Meade has just introduced there new RC line, which the current issue of Sky and Telescope raves about as really superior to the SCTs.
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I came up with a magnification of about 16\n\nThis interactive website will calculate what you need ==>http://www.csgnetwork.com/telescopemagcalc.html
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No,\nI wouldn't say that's entirely impossible but it'd be a small technical challange.\n\nIf you can't afford a telescope you should contact your local astronomical society. Many will let members borrow telescopes for free or they may be able to tell you of a star party where you can go and others will let you look through their telescopes.
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Astronomy for the novice:\n\nhttp://www.astronomyforbeginners.com/\nhttp://www.astrocentral.co.uk/beginners.html\nhttp://www.observers.org/beginner/\nhttp://www.dustbunny.com/afk/\nhttp://www.as.wvu.edu/~planet/lnk_amat.htm\nhttp://www.science-projects.com/Astro/AstronomyBB.htm\nhttp://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/3230/intro.html\nhttp://education.nasa.gov/home/index.html\nhttp://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/games/connect.html\n\nHope this helps.
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Pretty much any telescope will see 'to' Uranus. Occasionally it can even be seen without any optical aid. That said, do not expect to see more than a small blue dot, even with a fairly big scope (one past what you are willing to pay).\n\nGenerally speaking, refractors are better for planetary viewing because they allow a higher magnification (longer focal length). The problem is that they are subject to chromatic abberation (little rainbows around bright objects) unless you spend a lot to correct it with good quality lenses. Reflectors will more often have spherical abberation, which tends to blur out features, so they tend not to be as good for planets.\n\nNext, are you talking about just the telescope or is the $600 for the telescope AND eyepieces? The right eyepieces can make a huge difference, so don't neglect them when shopping. For planets, get a couple of medium to high power Plossl eyepieces.\n\nBelow is a site with some good refractors. Disclaimer: I am not in any way affiliated with Orion Telescopes.
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There are two good technical sites.\n\nSIMBAD Astronomical Database - http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/Simbad\n\nand \n\nSkyview - http://skyview.gsfc.nasa.gov/
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www.opticsplanet.com has decent section on birding binoculars, and what to look for them.  Bear in mind they are a retailer, looking to make a sale.\n\nI have purchased from them before, and they have a pretty good reputation.
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To start with the chioces are good enough.\n\nHowever, for their use keep in mind that you won't be able to see stars. What you can see is reach to the moon, planets, settellites of different planets, steroids and and man made settelites. \n\nFor these observations you will need assistance of different maps and schedule of movements. This will enable you to go to higher observations. \n\nYes the first advice is good, join a club, read books and be in contact at internet.
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I guess 260,000 is the price\n\nhttp://takahashi.telescopes.com/products/Takahashi_C-400_Observatory_10230.html\n\nhttp://www.digitecoptical.com/prod/takahashi-c-400-observatory.html\n\nhttp://www.astrosurf.com/sogorb/takahashi/takahashi_c.html\n\nStrange, here it says 49,950  ??\nhttp://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?t=7&pid=3424&m=
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Space Science Telescope Institute\nhttp://www.stsci.edu/resources/
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I bought a field guide that helps you find things with your telescope and basic telescope knowledge. i know you have to know where north/south (which ever is closer to you) and what your latitude is in degrees (how far you are from the equator).
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Hi. You could start here : http://www.mellesgriot.com/products/optics/oc_3.htm\nMay not be the best for everyone.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keck_telescope
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What do you need?  There are several types.  Newtonians, invented be Isaac Newton in 1673.  They have a primary mirror with a parabolic shape whose size is what is quoted when the telescope's size is mentioned.  The secondary mirror is small, flat, and angled to send the image to an eyepiece (or camera) mounted on the side of the tube.\nThe Cassegrainian (invented by Cassegrain!) has a hole in the primary mirror, and the image is reflected by the secondary through the hole to the eyepiece mounted on the end of the tube.  Most large reflectors today are this type.\nCoude' (from the French for elbow, not the inventor's name) has three mirrors, and the image is sent off to the side.\nSchmidt or Maksutov (invented during World War 2) has a lens at the top of the tube, plus the mirrors usually in the Cassegrain arrangement.\nNewtonians tend to be cheapest, Schmidt/Maksutov the most expensive.\nCheck wikipedia under each name for more details.
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I live in Washington State USA & have the same problem as you trying  to observe the stars in this land of clouds. Here is the best way. Always have your astronomical gear at the ready to transport to your favorite dark sky, higher altitude observing site...a hatchback car is nice & shouldn't call for a larger vehicle. On the spur of the moment when the skies clear, be on your way to observe! You must do it this way in a cloudy clime. If you plan for future days to observe, you will lose 75% of your nights because of clouds. Yes, this means that astronomy observing must be highly prized in your life. Don't worry. It will pay off. You will have viewpoints, emotionally, mentally & literally in your life to develop a powerful philosophy. Get ready to be surprised by the universe & life. As best you can, share the stars with a friend(who also can take off at a moments notice...ha ha ha).