what is the best amateure telescope?specifications and detailed information please?the price?thanks in advance

Answer 1

The best amateur telescopes (meaning, used by people who aren't professional astronomers) cost US$50,000.

Now to what you actually mean by amateur. Your question indicates you have little experience. So first, read this. Ignore that it's from Australia, and ignore the money amounts, which are for AU$ in 2002. The principle is the same.

http://astronomy.concreteairship.com/scope.htm

If you insist on going with a scope, look up Orion Skyquest Intelliscopes, which are a cousin of the one in your link. This type of scope is an excellent starter, even though they don't look like what most people think of telescopes.

http://www.telescope.com/control/category/~category_id=dobsonians/~pcategory=telescopes

On this link, look at the XT-6, XT-8, and XT-10 with and without the Intelliscope handset, which is not necessary to enjoy the scope. This is called a reflector on a Dobsonian mount. They're simple to use, look impressive, and are good for most types of backyard observation because they can resolve faint objects as well.

If you're on a limited budget, get a good quality pair of 50mm binoculars and a book of sky charts, especially "Nightwatch" by Terence Dickinson. Come to think of it, buy the book if you get the scope, too.

Answer 2

First of all, there is no such thing as a BEST Telescope, so don't bother looking for it.!!
Having said that, what you really need to find out is, what is the best Telescope for you.!!
When considering this, the single most important factor to guide you in that decision-making process is: "Which telescope will you use most often"
This cannot be over-emphasized. The greatest telescope in the world is absolutely useless sitting in a closet.
I know lots of people who have spend thousands of Dollars and quit the hobby after a few months. That's when fellows like me get those great bargains when the scopes are sold used at half price.
Just to illustrate: If your main interest is in observing Solar System objects like planets etc, your best bet is a Telescope quite different from one best suited to observe deep space objects. If you are just starting out, and don't yet know what your favourite activity might be, then you want a Telescope that is more of an all-round performer but does not necessary excel at any one of them.
Another BIG point is where and how do you plan to use the telescope?
A Telescope permanently set up at home is a totally different proposition than one that has to be transported frequently to a dark site for observing. Some one on a second floor apartment would not get much use out of a Telescope that weighs 150 lbs and needs to be transported in three pieces.
Nor is the largest Telescope always the best idea ( as a matter of fact it seldom is ) If the thing is a chore to set up, transport and take down, it will end up in the closet after a few uses. Compound telescopes are the thing if Transport is very important. Because of their design they are very compact and can use lighter mounts.
Newtonian Telescopes are good all-round performers, are relatively inexpensive and very simple to operate. But they get very big very quickly with increases in size. Not the first choice for portability, but great if you want the maximum performance for deep sky observing at a very affordable price.
If planets and star clusters etc are your passion, Refractors rule. Because they have no obstruction in the light path, their contrast and image sharpness is unexcelled by any other type of Telescope. But they also are, size for size, the most expensive Telescopes.
If you are interested in Astro photography, your needs become even more specialized. Here the Mount is by far the most expensive and critical part of the whole setup. Here the Telescope itself is only secondary in importance. "I can take excellent images with a mediocre Telescope on a good Mount, but the reverse is absolutely not true."
The above are just a FEW considerations in finding the BEST Telescope for you. If you're 6'4" and weigh 240lbs, a 12" scope may be the ticket. Forget it if you are 5'5, you'd need a step stool just to reach the eyepiece.
The best acvice anyone can give you, is to find an Astronomy club in your area and attend one of their "Star Parties" they are free and open to the public.
You'll get to look through lots of scopes and learn more in an hour than you will by reading about it for a month.
I wish you good luck!
( Don't be in a Hurry whatever you do )

Adolph

Answer 3

Well, the answer to your question all has to do with Money.
How much is a rich amateur astronomer willing to pay for
a super fine telescope? I am not sure, but for a look at one
whopper of a telescope, see the following site:

www.meade.com

Then Click on Max Mount
and the 20 Inch RCX-400 Telescope

You might also want to look at

www.takahashiamerica.com

Look at their top of the line telescopes and mounts.

Answer 4

As Adolph says, there is no such thing as a "best" telescope. It all depends on your interests, abilities, and finances. I've owned 25 different telescopes in my life and still own 10, and I couldn't say which is the "best." They're all good telescopes, but for different purposes. I use and enjoy them all. I'd recommend reading Star Ware by Phil Harrington (4th edition, Wiley) to get a good idea of the vast variety of telescopes available to today's amateurs, in all price ranges.

Answer 5

When it comes to telescopes, the larger the better. Of course, the larger they are the more expensive they are too. I'd advise buying the largest one you can afford, and don't waste money on a smaller one that has more "features."