Hi Dan: The scope was reviewed in S&T some years back, and as I recall, had some problems. The focuser was too tall for the secondary mirror size, causing vignetting. What this means is that the telescope only uses about 3" of it's mirror. I also seem to recall that the mirror was not fully parabolized, but my memory may be faulty on this score. If you have access to an S&T index, look up the article. On the other hand, if it gives pleasing images, (try it first!), offer what you think it's worth. $100 is too high, in my opinion. Chuck Hards --- hanksdc@plug.org wrote:
Hi there,
I have a co-worker who is looking to sell a telescope. I am thinking of buying it, but thought I'd get some advice here first. The telescope is currently much better than anything I have now (which isn't saying a lot :-). It's a Bushnell Voyager, a pretty standard equatorial-mount newtonian. I believe the primary mirror is 4". She's willing to sell it for about $100.
I don't get out observing much these days, but perhaps a better scope like this would encourage me to do more.
Any advice? Is this one of those drugstore types to avoid?
Thanks,
Dan Hanks
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