Few days ago I had the chance to look through a good one and it was AWESOME. I'm new to this but don't want to waste my time with tacky beginner telescopes.
2007-05-28 07:45:27 · 5 answers · asked by Me 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Saturn will be a remarkable sight in just about any telescope, but for a really good view (of Saturn and many other objects) I'd recommend a reflector telescope on a Dobsonian mount with at least 6" aperture:
http://www.telescope.com/jump.jsp?itemType=CATEGORY&itemID=9
Light pollution has no effect on observing the planets; I observed for many years from the centre of a large city.
The two articles below will give you a lot more good advice on telescopes.
2007-05-28 10:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by GeoffG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, a telescope with a long focal length and enough aperture to provide the proper resolution for the magnification.
You can actually get a good view of Saturn with a good 4.5" Newtonian, and the proper eyepiece.
You will be spending at least $300 to get a serious quality telescope.
Avoid department store telescopes, and buy a well known brand such as Meade, Celestron, or Orion, even Zhummell.
Learn more about telescopes here:
http://members.aol.com/siriusbc/telescopes.htm
Buy telescopes here:
http://www.telescopes.com
http://www.oriontelescopes.com
You also might want to go to a star party or contact your local astronomical society to try out different types of telescopes.
2007-05-30 01:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a 4 in. for my grand daughter but it was a disappointment as they live in the edge of a large city . The problem was the city lights.
2007-05-28 14:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a pretty helpful link for you...
2007-05-28 14:51:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess a real powerful one. umnnnn whatta ya think ?
2007-05-28 14:53:25 · answer #5 · answered by monkey paws 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋