Hi,
Every now and again the question comes up about who you should buy astronomy equipment from. Who is cheap? Who is reliable? Who is recommended?
This post is intended to list the dealers that several people on this forum have recommended. We will list the web site and the major makes that they stock, visit their web sites for their full catalogues. We're not going to tell you who to buy from!
As with any substantial purchase you need to do your homework. Compare what prices are available from a few dealers to make sure you are not getting ripped off.
If you have any questions about a particular scope just post here - someone will be able to give you advice!
Irish Dealers:
Andromeda Optics -
www.andromedaoptics.com
- Dealers for Meade, Celestron, Skywatcher - email for prices.
Astronomy & Space/Astronomy Ireland -
www.astronomy.ie/shop.html
- Dealers for Celestron - email for prices.
North Down Telescopes -
www.northdowntelescopes.co.uk
- Dealer for Meade, Celestron, Skywatcher - email for prices
European Dealers:
Greenwitch Astronomy -
www.greenwich-observatory.co.uk
- Dealers for Meade, Celestron, Skywatcher, Intes, Cape, Tal, Televue - prices online.
Telescope Service -
www.telescope-service.com
- Dealers in Celestron, Intes, Orion (UK), Skywatcher - prices online
US & Canadian Dealers
Please be aware that when buying from the US you will be liable for VAT, Duty and customs charges. Different manufacturers also have different warranty procedures which may require and products to be sent back to the dealer for repair.
Island Eyepiece and Telescope, Canada -
www.islandeyepiece.com
- Dealers for Celestron, Meade, Skywatcher, Orion, Televue - prices online
OPT, USA -
www.optcorp.com
- Dealers in Meade, Celestron, Orion, Televue & more - prices online
Scope City -
www.scopecity.com
- Dealers in Meade, Celestron, Orion, Televue & more - prices online
If you have dealt with a company let us know if we get a couple of good reports we'll add them.
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Clear Skies,
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