Berkeley CSUA MOTD:Entry 52433
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2009/1/21-26 [Science/Space] UID:52433 Activity:nil
1/21    I'm looking for a decent telescope in the $200-$300 price range.
        Any recommendations (or brands to avoid)? tia.
        \_ Don't buy at Costco, the optics in the objective are worthless
           \_ Thanks for the tip.  Are there any south bay retailers (or
              online) that are good?
        \_ you have a such bizzare requirement.  what are you trying to do?
           bird watching?  star gazing?  or peeping neighboring young girl
           taking shower?  your only requirement is PRICE?
           \_ Star gazing. My gf is into astronomy and I want to get her
              a telescope. Something we can take to a park and look at
              some stars, planets, a few moons of jupiter, &c. I looked
              at a few telescopes in the $80-$100 range and they all had
              pretty flimsy tripods, so I wanted to get some recommendations
              in a slightly higher price range.
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