How to Buy a Telescope : Telescope Buying Guide: Composite Telescopes
August 15, 2010 by
Filed under Binoculars Ratings
Composite telescopes have greater focal lengths and more compact designs than standard telescopes. Find out how composite telescopes differ from other telescopes in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson. Expert: Jesse Sturgeon Bio: Jesse Sturgeon has served as a sales and customer service representative for Anacortes Telescope in Anacortes, Wash. for several years. He enjoys introducing people to the science & art of astronomy. Filmmaker: Curtis Enlow
@robotmonkey73 Thanks. I will be checking that out after this post.
@brewerbrian420 You can get an orion skyquest xt4.5 for that much, but I would recommend spending a little more ($280) for the xt6 because 6 inches is just a good size; not too big but still delivers amazing images. I would prefer the xt8 personally but it is more expensive and it’s noticeably larger and heavier. Also, get the Orion LaserMate Deluxe with any reflector because the mirror needs to be collimated often and it makes it easy, it’ll set you back 60 dollars though.
I am looking to buy a telescope. and have around 200-250 to spend. Anyone have any suggestions PM me or reply here. Thanks
Hi everyone……..I want to buy a telescope but I don’t know which one I should go for it’s either going to be an Orion atlas 10 or an Orion skyquest xt12….which one should I go for……I want one that will allow me to some deep-sky viewing(galaxies, nebulas etc) I know both of the are able to see the mentioned above but which one is the best one….what’s your reccomendation…..which one would you guys choose
@Driver599 the omni is a good scope! it has a nice large 6 inch aperature but it only has a 750mm focal length so you would need to consider a barlow if you want to see the planets close up! Also you would need to know how to star hop wth the 150 b/c its not a goto!
what is the difference betwen the short tube or long tube telescopes. im a beginner and want to buy a telescope to see the moon and other planets like venus, mars, jupiter and saturn. Will a short tube like the one from the ”Orion ShortTube 80-A Refractor Telescope” be good for me?
someone answer please
How can you have two primary mirrors?
Can I plug it to my camera?….. Haha, would be awsome standing in the park with this attached to my camera xD
the more money you spend the better the scope
I think I’m about too sell one of my HDTVs, so i can upgrade to a better telescope like that!.
…wow…
Meade or celestron wich is the best ease of use and reliable.
ty i’m looking at buying one soon
Would you recomend the celestron omni XLT 150mm newtonian reflector as a good telescopoe? Also are 2-3 variable barlows any good?
Nevertheless, good video.
You also need to mention an important downside, which is the longest cool down time for any telescope.