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Thread #61821 Message #997224
Posted By: clueless don
05-Aug-03 - 01:02 PM
Thread Name: BS: Closest in 60,000 years - seeing 'Red'
Subject: RE: BS: Closest in 60,000 years - seeing 'Red'
On the topic of gazing at Mars during this historical close approach:
I would be interested in recommendations for a telescope (and supporting gear - tripod, etc.), where I don't want to spend more then $200.00(US) on the whole shooting match. Any websites I have looked at essentially say "You need to spend more than $200", or words to that effect. I find it hard to believe that there isn't a $200 telescope out there that wouldn't be better than 7x50 binoculars for seeing detail of Mars.