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Best online telescope retailers?
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12 years 11 months ago #92063
by derekgiven
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Hi,
I am thinking of buying a telescope (newtonian reflector) and apart from the usual second hand online sources in Ireland, are there any other recommended online shops to buy from? New and used.
Thanks,
I am thinking of buying a telescope (newtonian reflector) and apart from the usual second hand online sources in Ireland, are there any other recommended online shops to buy from? New and used.
Thanks,
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12 years 11 months ago #92064
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Hi Derek
There are several reputable sites to choose from.
www.telescopehouse.com
www.telescope-service.com
I have used both of these over the years. Telescope service are excellent to deal with and have the lower shipping charges. There are other sites also but most sell new.
There are several reputable sites to choose from.
www.telescopehouse.com
www.telescope-service.com
I have used both of these over the years. Telescope service are excellent to deal with and have the lower shipping charges. There are other sites also but most sell new.
The Lord giveth, the Revenue taketh away. (John 1:16)
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12 years 11 months ago #92065
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Skywatcher 120 mm ED on a CG5 mount.
Orion UK 300mm Dobsonian
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Hi Derek,
Like John I found both Teleskop Service and Telescope House excellent, and also got very good service from Opticstar ( www.opticstar.com ) and First Light Optics ( www.firstlightoptics.com/ ).
Mike
Like John I found both Teleskop Service and Telescope House excellent, and also got very good service from Opticstar ( www.opticstar.com ) and First Light Optics ( www.firstlightoptics.com/ ).
Mike
Skywatcher 120 mm ED on a CG5 mount.
Orion UK 300mm Dobsonian
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12 years 11 months ago #92066
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Hi,
For used equipement
www.astrobuysell.com/uk/
That page has also quite a few links for UK shops which are selling new equipement.
Now recently i have found this shop :
www.ktectelescopes.ie/
they are selling only one brand but free delivery tho...And there is North Down Telescopes aswell.
www.northdowntelescopes.co.uk/
Oh and almost forgot there is astronomy ireland but they tend to rip people off.But that just my experience.
www.astronomy.ie/
Hope that helps.
For used equipement
www.astrobuysell.com/uk/
That page has also quite a few links for UK shops which are selling new equipement.
Now recently i have found this shop :
www.ktectelescopes.ie/
they are selling only one brand but free delivery tho...And there is North Down Telescopes aswell.
www.northdowntelescopes.co.uk/
Oh and almost forgot there is astronomy ireland but they tend to rip people off.But that just my experience.
www.astronomy.ie/
Hope that helps.
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12 years 11 months ago #92067
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Have dealt with
www.green-witch.com/
a couple of times. Good company.
I've also bought some things from www.islandeyepiece.com/ in Canada, depending on how the $-£-€-CA$ rates are.
I've also bought some things from www.islandeyepiece.com/ in Canada, depending on how the $-£-€-CA$ rates are.
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12 years 11 months ago #92069
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www.skelligstarparty.com
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I recommend
www.astroshop.eu/
They are a German company. Have bought from them many times now. Fantastic customer service, great prices and with very quick delivery. Huge range of products and they put a little bag of Haribo Gummy Bears in with every order.
Makes me smile every time
They are a German company. Have bought from them many times now. Fantastic customer service, great prices and with very quick delivery. Huge range of products and they put a little bag of Haribo Gummy Bears in with every order.
Makes me smile every time
www.skelligstarparty.com
Live each week like it's space week!
OTA: WO 72mm Megrez, Skymax 127
Mount: HEQ5 Pro w/ EQMOD
BLOG: astronomybox.blogspot.com/
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