I have an Idea of buying a telescope tell me which one to buy please.?

Question

Give me the features of the telescopes and their price please

Answer 1

You should spend some time learning the sky with your own eyes and a pair of binoculars, with a couple of good books (Nightwatch by Dickinson is an excellent all-around introduction). This will help a lot if and when you get a telescope.

The most common recommendation for beginners from experienced amateurs is a 6 to 8 inch aperture Dobsonian-mounted reflector. Like these:

http://www.dbaastronomy.com/Telescopes.htm

Orion Telescopes also sells popular models. These are available starting at about $250 for a basic 6-inch scope.

I agree these are the best all-around beginner's scopes. They're a little large and heavy for kids, and they aren't suitable for terrestrial use (bird watching etc.), but otherwise are great values and easy to use.

Don't buy ANY telescope that is primarily advertised on the basis of high magnification. ANY telescope can, in principle, be used at ANY power, but high powers in smaller scopes result in dim, fuzzy images. The single most important factor in the performance of a scope is it's aperture - the diameter of the lens or mirror that initially gathers light.

Also - it's possible to get electronic scopes that find objects for you. These can be attractive to a beginner, but I think it's cheaper and far more rewarding to get a few books on finding objects and learn to find them yourself (Turn Left At Orion is an excellent book on finding objects). Any money spent on fancy electronics is money NOT spent on better optics or a better, more stable mount, so think carefully before buying a scope with fancy electronics.

Answer 2

The most bang of the buck will be a dobsonian telescope. This is a newtonian refractor on a very stable mount. Reflectors the least expensive instrument per inch of appature and perform much better then the reflectors of past. While a Dobson mount does not allow for goto set ups or setting circles, it provides what the other mounts don't have and that is a rock solid platform to view from. A woobly telescope no matter how many bells and whistles will be not be an enjoyment to view from.

As far as appature I recommend a 8" scope, this allows for viewing of planets, nebulas, galaxies, and star cluster..a 8" dobson will keep you busy for a lifetime. One of these should run about $350 to $400.

Here are some links:

http://www.geckooptical.com/anttlers_optics/telescopes_antares_dob8.html

http://www.geckooptical.com/anttlers_optics/telescopes_dso_8.html

http://www.geckooptical.com/anttlers_optics/telescopes_celestron_starhopper8.html

Answer 3

Take your time choosing a 'scope. The cheapest may not be the best for you. Conversely, the most expensive may not be appropriate. Your best bet is to join a stargazing club - you need not own a 'scope to join,and when the club has what they call a "star party", the members who have 'scopes will bring 'em out after dark and allow folks who don't have their own telescopes take a look. If you ask, they will explain to you the operation of their 'scopes. You'll see all sorts of 'scopes at a typical star party, and even some powerful binoculars! Each type of 'scope has it's advantages and disadvantages, and you have plenty of time to experience 'em all at a stargazing club/astronomy club before you go out to purchase your own. You can get a perfectly satisfactory telescope for a few hundred dollars or you can spend thousands. Buying one at K-mart is NOT a good idea! Just remember: the folks at the stargazing/astronomy club started out just like you, without a 'scope but with a genuine interest in the stars and planets, and they WILL NOT diss you 'cause you ain't gots a 'scope yet. They will RESPECT you for being wise enough to ask around and look around first! Good luck, it's a fantastic hobby and could lead to a dream job as a professional astronomer - some of the most likeable folks you'll ever meet.

Answer 4

the telescopes themselves are just the basics.

make sure you get good lens...
i had a 9mm and a 4 mm and a doubler.

any good scope with a serious mirror will do.
just be darned sure on the lens.

Answer 5

If u live in a city the lights will cause u problems seeing anything.

Answer 6

well if you are an amateur astronomer then 18x refracter tele scope will do which will cost about Rs.600 india and if you are a mature one then you can buy reflecting telescope(40x) which will be around Rs.10000 in india