Buy A Telescope

Astronomy is a fascinating hobby. Depending on what type of telescope you buy, it is possible to view detailed images of the moon, the other planets in our solar system, and even distant galaxies in deep space. If you are just getting started in amateur astronomy and are ready to buy a telescope, there are a few things you should know. First of all, there are three basic types of telescopes: refractors, reflectors, and catadioptics (or "compound" telescopes as they are also called.) Each one has its own particular strong points.

Before you Buy A Telescope of any type, you need to understand aperture. Many people who are new to amateur astronomy will buy a telescope based on its magnifying power instead of on the size of its aperture. Quite frankly, most people outside of the field have never even heard the word before, but aperture refers to the size of the primary lens or mirror in a telescope (whichever is the main optical element.) The larger the aperture, the better the viewing-in other words: fatter is better when it comes time to buy a telescope.

Buy a Telescope that Fits Your Needs

Refractors are the oldest type of telescope and are known for providing the best images per aperture size. They are also the most expensive scopes, so if you're on a limited budget you might want to start out with a reflector or compound telescope instead. Each of those types will give you larger aperture for your money, and a well-made model can provide good quality viewing.

A compound telescope uses a combination of lenses and mirrors to gather and focus light. It "folds up" the light path within the telescope so that you can get a larger aperture in a more compact sized scope. If you want to buy a telescope that is smaller and easy to transport and is great for remote location star gazing, then a compound scope would probably be a good fit for you.

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