I want to look at what space has to offer. Can you please tell me which telescope can explore the sky/planets efficiently and for beginners? Thanks.
2006-11-27 12:00:06 · 4 answers · asked by musikartguy05 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
A dobsonian telescope will give you the most telescope for your money. These are Newtonian reflectors on simple alt-azimuth (tilt & swivel) mounts. Get as much aperture as you can afford and handle. More aperture means being able to see fainter objects and finer detail. Many people find an 8" scope a good choice.
Orion Telescope & Binoculars has some good beginner dobs. Zhumell is another brand with good values in this area.
2006-11-27 12:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by injanier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything more than 4.5 inches will allow you to see things with ok clairity. Reflectors are preferable to refractors as refractors handle different light wavelenghts differently and that produces a halo effect.
As important as the telescope is the mount. The more stable the mount, the less vibration will be a problem. Do no skimp on the mount or every little movement will cause the image to jump all over the place. Remeber you are looking at a piece of sky that is smaller than the diameter of your pen at arms length.
Casegrain scopes are good for photography. Dobsons are good beginner scopes but if you want to try photography its not a good choice.
Why would you want to use a camera? Simple. A CCD camera can collect more light than your eyes can and therefore make better images. The larger the opening of the scope the more light it can collect and the 'further' you can see and with better quality.
It all depends on how serious you are about the hobby and how much you are willing to spend. Call local astronomy clubs. Some have a large collection of scopes and loan them out or at least let you try them out so you can see the benefits and drawbacks of each type.
2006-11-27 12:18:34 · answer #2 · answered by jwissick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The absolute best is the Hubble, but Meade makes telescopes in a variety of different price ranges.
2006-11-27 12:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by spackler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not perform for u if u live in the city,the lights will make it difficult to use. I bought one for my grand daughter and was very disappointed . The lights about the only place was directly over head.
2006-11-27 12:20:17 · answer #4 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋