Comments on: Which Telescope Type Is Best For Beginners

By: Gina@ indoor playgro

Gina@ indoor playgro — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:55:32 +0000

Get one with a laser site makes finding things so much easier.

By: Green Shoe Size 6

Green Shoe Size 6 — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:29:12 +0000

I have always been crazy about astronomy. I used to bore my friends like big time on astronomy when I was in primary school. During a vacation I attended a astronomy course in the cities planetarium, to my surprise they were younger kids who were even more crazy about astronomy, the impressive part was these people build their own huge telescopes that were very effective. I always wanted to build one. With this information my son and I can build a telescope together .Thank you for the information.

By: missions travel

missions travel — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:42:36 +0000

I’ve been wanting to buy a telescope but I can’t decide which one is the right one for me. Glad that I was able to read your article. Thanks!

By: terminator costume

terminator costume — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:30:03 +0000

Hi, i must say that this is an impressive hobby. The world needs a people like you who has a passion in astronomy. What i could suggest is that you inquire to the any laboratory that is accessible in your place and their you can discuss this matter to the people which i believe can give you professional advice.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:45:37 +0000

Hi Blake

Thanks for the valuable addition – I couldn’t have said it better!

Mike

By: Blake@id badge clips

Blake@id badge clips — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:41:13 +0000

One thing I’d like to mention is to take a look at the specs. There are two specs that you should be aware of – aperture and magnification. Just because you’re a beginner doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get a telescope that isn’t worth the box it came in.

Aperture – This is the light collecting capacity of a telescope, or the diameter of the lens/mirror. The larger the aperture, the larger the capacity for collecting light. Therefore, the more you will be able to see.

Magnification – Now a lot of people think the more magnification the better. This is not always the case, as the quality of image decreases as magnification increases. Rather, you should use different magnification ranges for different viewing objectives. 30 – 50 x magnification is best for observing observing galaxies, star clusters and nebulae. 80 – 100 x is best for observing rings, craters, and valleys of planets. 150 – 200 x is best for observing surfaces with a wide range of variation, such as mountain ranges and peaks. You can switch between different magnification ranges by swapping out eye pieces.

By: ClubPenguinCheats

ClubPenguinCheats — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:23:38 +0000

I am looking to get one for my son as a present. I bought him one when he was younger, but you could only really see the moon through it. I guess I will need to go up market this time..

By: admin

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:42:56 +0000

Hi Michael

You could try to find out whether there is an astronomy club anywhere near you – they can not only let you use better equipment than you might have but you can meet very knowlegable people there and discuss the hobby.

Mike

By: Michael@Christchurch Motels

Michael@Christchurch Motels — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:15:30 +0000

I am quite passionate about astronomy and the entire science about it. I have most type of rare books in my collection and have done some extensive reading, but I never have got the chance for practical exposure and experimenting. The equipments are priced highly and I cant afford for them. Do you know any places where they rent or just allow us to use it from their premises?

By: Rusty@Lampen günstig

Rusty@Lampen günstig — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:26:34 +0000

Thanks for the advice! I guess I’ve to do some more research to find the right telescope for my niece.