Telescopes & Binoculars anyone?

Blue_V · 12th February 2008, 11:30

Hi! Wondering if anyone owns telescopes here and where can I buy a telescope in Bangalore? Budget 40k.

S@~+#0$# · 12th February 2008, 11:38

I don't own a Telescope, but have seen a shop in Garuda Mall that stocks Telescopes. It is a "Whizz" outlet, also deals in cameras, and is on the same floor as the Food court. If I remember right, the brand name was "Celestion". Hope this helps

Torqy · 12th February 2008, 11:53

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Originally Posted by S@~+#0$#

I don't own a Telescope, but have seen a shop in Garuda Mall that stocks Telescopes. It is a "Whizz" outlet, also deals in cameras, and is on the same floor as the Food court. If I remember right, the brand name was "Celestion". Hope this helps

Yes, most of the Whizz outlets (not the franchisees) have telescopes. The ones i know are in Garuda Mall, Forum Mall and Dickenson Road.

I've seen Binoculars at Photospeed (Olympus dealer, Brigade Road)....but i'm not sure i saw telescopes there.

-- Torqy

csentil · 12th February 2008, 12:00

40K is a good budget for a telescope. You should be able to get some good ones.

check out telescopes.com and telescope.com for models and usage tips. However I don't think you would get the same deal here. Celestron is supposed to be one of the better brands.

Let me know if you got any good deals. I'm trying to get one from the US.

reignofchaos · 12th February 2008, 13:21

Check Photo Circle at Balapet. Jayesh is nice guy and deals in high end photo equipment. He might be able to source good telescopes as well.

adityamunshi · 12th February 2008, 14:34

Try tejraj.com. Its owned by a guy in Bombay. He makes his own telescopes and sells other imported brands too.

I bought a lot of stuff from him back when i made my 8" reflector. The guy's genuine, although a bit eccentric.

khanak · 13th February 2008, 03:08

Some really hot chick moved in next door eh?

Nitin · 13th February 2008, 03:45

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Some really hot chick moved in next door eh?

Hahaha...good one, khanak!

I've been wanting to get myself a telescope too. A decent one costs $100, ones that have a monitor and allow you to punch in co-ordinates to view the sky/terrain.

Blue_V · 13th February 2008, 08:26

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Originally Posted by khanak

Some really hot chick moved in next door eh?

Aditya, ROC, thats a good lead. I'll check it out.

Wish I could get it from US! But damn thing weighs 10 to 15 kilos. This fella...

Meade Instruments Corporation - ETX Premier Edition

theexister · 13th February 2008, 10:00

Celestron is good make. One of the top.

I don't own one but have used a really huge automatic one on my trip to US at my uncle's place. They are much more expensive in India though.

reignofchaos · 13th February 2008, 16:11

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Originally Posted by Blue_V

Aditya, ROC, thats a good lead. I'll check it out.

Wish I could get it from US! But damn thing weighs 10 to 15 kilos. This fella...

Meade Instruments Corporation - ETX Premier Edition

These guys seem to be the authorized disty of that telescope. Found from the same site.

Gulf Equipment Metrology Service
Bangalore
IN
India
080 2363 1312

RufRoc · 13th February 2008, 18:28

Was planning to pick up a Nikon Action Series 8 * 40 Binocular and looked up this guy at tejraj.com. His prices are really competitive. For example, this same model was sold at 5600 (inclusive of tax) whereas out here in Bangalore, it was being sold at 7300. How does he manage the margin, not that I'm complaining.

Blue_V · 14th February 2008, 08:40

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

These guys seem to be the authorized disty of that telescope. Found from the same site.

Gulf Equipment Metrology Service
Bangalore
IN
India
080 2363 1312

Okey dokey! Tejraj has Orions, GEMS has Meade, any chance of a Celestron dealer?

adityamunshi · 14th February 2008, 14:15

Edsel Rulez! · 14th February 2008, 15:23

What's the purpose? Terrestrial or night-sky observation? For the former you'll need a refractor, but for the latter a reflector is ideal. Reflectors are also cheaper and lighter, for the same magnification. If you're a beginner, a really nice reflector shouldn't set you back by more than 15-18K. Celestron Starhopper is a good brand, but I don't know any dealers in Bangalore.

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S@~+#0$# BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 700 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	I don't own a Telescope, but have seen a shop in Garuda Mall that stocks Telescopes. It is a "Whizz" outlet, also deals in cameras, and is on the same floor as the Food court. If I remember right, the brand name was "Celestion". Hope this helps
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csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	40K is a good budget for a telescope. You should be able to get some good ones. check out telescopes.com and telescope.com for models and usage tips. However I don't think you would get the same deal here. Celestron is supposed to be one of the better brands. Let me know if you got any good deals. I'm trying to get one from the US.
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reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	Check Photo Circle at Balapet. Jayesh is nice guy and deals in high end photo equipment. He might be able to source good telescopes as well.
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adityamunshi BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baroda Posts: 771 Thanked: 6 Times	Try tejraj.com. Its owned by a guy in Bombay. He makes his own telescopes and sells other imported brands too. I bought a lot of stuff from him back when i made my 8" reflector. The guy's genuine, although a bit eccentric.
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khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	Some really hot chick moved in next door eh?
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theexister BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad...now moved to Bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Celestron is good make. One of the top. I don't own one but have used a really huge automatic one on my trip to US at my uncle's place. They are much more expensive in India though.
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RufRoc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 259 Thanked: 28 Times	Was planning to pick up a Nikon Action Series 8 * 40 Binocular and looked up this guy at tejraj.com. His prices are really competitive. For example, this same model was sold at 5600 (inclusive of tax) whereas out here in Bangalore, it was being sold at 7300. How does he manage the margin, not that I'm complaining.
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adityamunshi BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baroda Posts: 771 Thanked: 6 Times	Tejraj has celestrons too. Astronomical-Telescopes-Mumbai.com / Sky Watchers Telescope \| Reflectors \| Refractors \| Short-Tube \| Maksutov Cassegrain \| Dobsonians
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Edsel Rulez! BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 210 Thanked: 25 Times	What's the purpose? Terrestrial or night-sky observation? For the former you'll need a refractor, but for the latter a reflector is ideal. Reflectors are also cheaper and lighter, for the same magnification. If you're a beginner, a really nice reflector shouldn't set you back by more than 15-18K. Celestron Starhopper is a good brand, but I don't know any dealers in Bangalore. Last edited by Edsel Rulez! : 14th February 2008 at 15:25.
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