alt Hacker News> At a few hundred euros, I am no longer asking whether a smart telescope can replace a serious visual telescope
Well, I bought a used 8 inch (203mm) telescope for 500€ a few years ago. Used telescopes can be very cheap.
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adfr • today at 1:30 PM
Absolutely, and I highly recommend starting that way. The comparison was meant against building up a photography rig with similar capabilities. Even with used components, it's gonna be hard to get into this price range.
I plan on grinding my own. That seems like it can be cheap too.