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  • 09-10-2009 8:46pm
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    lian81
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭


    Hi can i i really want to buy a telescope for the o/h this christmas but i dont where to go and dont have alot of money as we both lost our jobs a few monts ago. Does anyone where i can get one. thanx


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    RichieO
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭RichieO


    I built my own 6" (150mm) reflector about 20 yrs ago, I purchased the two mirrors required and made the rest of it from timber and odd bits and pieces, including a wooden tripod, it worked fine untill the mirrors needed re-silvering. All refectors need this after a while, so it's not a one-off cost. Just thought you might like to know it is do-able but a bit complicated getting it all right....


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    murphyme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 45 ✭murphyme


    Hi,

    I don't know what your budget is but there is a guy over on irishastronomy.org who is selling a 10" dobsonian for €400.

    Thread here:

    http://www.irishastronomy.org/cms/forum?func=view&catid=17&id=80867

    Also Telescope service might be worth a look.

    Regards,

    Michael.


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