Readers Comments (15)

1. Jules7892 says:

   April 29, 2011 at 5:09 am

   @gcndavidmn I am really sorry about this question but here goes! Didn’t you study 1 year Physics in your Grade 11 Classes & Grades 12 Classes or Grade 13 Ontario, Canada classes or is your Education System have only Physics & Chemistry in your countrie’s, Universities???? Also you do NOT need Physics to become an Amateur Astronomer, ALL you need is a “Mature Mind Responsible” and to be Educated in Telescopes by an Adult, say a Father figure at your local ASTRONOMY Club!!!!

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2. albertgooding says:

   April 29, 2011 at 5:15 am

   Your the fuckin’ man.

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3. mamanestas says:

   April 29, 2011 at 6:02 am

   Thank you so very Much, I will be watching for your next Videos thank you . From Thunder Bay

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4. truemartian says:

   April 29, 2011 at 6:48 am

   @mamanestas I’m sure you will enjoy an 8 dob. As long as you take care of your scope properly, keeping its dust caps on, and treat the optics with even greater care you shouldn’t have a problem reselling if you want to upgrade.

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5. mamanestas says:

   April 29, 2011 at 7:37 am

   Hello From Thunder Bay , Canada. I am interested in purchasing a Telescope. This will be my first Telescope. I was thinking about the 8″ Dobsonian , Now I understand that is a great beginner Telescope according to your advice. My question to you is Will I be able to veiw a great deal of the nightsky in clear conditions with this large ApetureTelescope? And do they hold their Value? incase of upgrade.. : ) Thank you I enjoy your videos they are very informative..

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6. truemartian says:

   April 29, 2011 at 8:20 am

   @gcndavidmn It depends on where you want to take the hobby, this is an important issue. It is expensive and your interests will dictate what sort of equipment you invest your money in. If its imaging, you probably want a setup with a quality equatorial mount. If its casual visual, then a dob will do. Each of these basic options in turn has its own variety of equipment to meet needs you will have to discover. One of the most important parts of amateur astronomy is learning constellations.

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7. gcndavidmn says:

   April 29, 2011 at 8:23 am

   Your videos are great. I’m looking at getting into astronomy (going to be studying Physics next year at University).

   I’ve had a look around and it would appear that it’s an expensive hobby and I don’t have loads of space for many telescopes, I also like throwing myself in at the deep end with most things, so would it be a good idea to get an equatorial mounted telescope from the outset? (I’m perfectly willing to have a steep learning curve).

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8. truemartian says:

   April 29, 2011 at 9:16 am

   @carpeteater12 Celestron is a decent brand and its certainly a good size beginner scope. I typically recommend 4.5 to 8 inch dobs for beginners because of their ease of use but if you cant find one or cant afford it I’m sure the Celestron will do just fine.

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9. carpeteater12 says:

   April 29, 2011 at 10:11 am

   would you recommend a (celestron astromaster 114 EQ)????

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10. jexus23 says:

    April 29, 2011 at 10:56 am

    @heresatissue i would recomend a ETX 80at bb backpack observatory its a nicee telescope

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11. truemartian says:

    April 29, 2011 at 11:51 am

    For beginners I typicaly recommend a minimum diameter 4 inch reflector or 80-90mm refractor. Preferably a dobsonian over refractors and anything else equatorialy mounted.

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12. heresatissue says:

    April 29, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    Hey I subscribed to your channel, I don’t do that often. I am getting a telescope for christmas and I haven’t came to a decision yet. All I have now is a pair of WW2 binoculars to look at the moon with. My budget is 250-300 dollars and I will be transporting it often to the beach near my house. I would like to know what you would recommend me looking into and researching further to come to a decision! cool videos, I will stay posted.

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13. truemartian says:

    April 29, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Can you email me the model of your telelescope? I believe my email address can be found at the end of any of my videos. I’ll do my best to help you out.

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14. cherryemel says:

    April 29, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Hi dear, I was wondering if you could help me with sth. My husband has always loved to watch the sky and for a long time wanted to get a telecope. Well, he did get a reflector one two days ago and for some reason we cannot see anything w/ it. Maybe we constructed it wrong? And how do we use the red light and where to place it? Keep in mind that is our first time. Thanks very much and keep up the good work

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15. thewisecreator says:

    April 29, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    ohh pwnd

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