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How to buy the right telescope for yourself?

Apexeloptic2022-03-15T01:29:00+00:00
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If you’re interested in celestial objects, you’re lucky to have read this article.  From the interstellar objects visiting our solar system to the astronomers who won Nobel Prizes for discovering exoplanets, many aspects of astronomy are making history.  

Using relatively inexpensive telescopes, anyone can indulge in some amateur astronomy, and with a few simple attachments, indulge in some astrophotography.  

Before you point an astronomical telescope at one of Jupiter’s moons or Saturn’s rings, you need to understand the basics of telescopes and how to choose the right telescope to observe the planets or for your specific observational interests or astrophotography purposes.  

Here’s our guide on how to buy the right telescope for yourself in 2022.

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How to buy the right telescope for yourself?  

1. The aperture  

If you are buying a telescope directly, you need to know the aperture.  Aperture is simply the size of the primary mirror or lens, usually the diameter of the opening or transparent part of the telescope.  The larger the aperture, the more light the telescope collects. 

 Contrary to popular belief, the primary purpose of telescopes is to collect light rather than magnify it.  Therefore, the more light your telescope collects, the dimmer the object you see in the telescope.  You will generally want to maximize aperture depending on your budget and portability/storage requirements.  

2. Size

What size range is best for you?  If you plan to observe from several different locations, you’ll need a portable telescope, but at least provide a fairly large aperture.  The storage of astronomical equipment is another consideration.  Beware of the idea that bigger is better.  A wise man once told me that the best telescope is the one you know how to use.

If an oscilloscope is too bulky to implement and set up, it will not be used.  A 10 – or 12-inch telescope can provide an excellent view of some dim objects, but those sizes are heavier, take longer to set up, and require more round-trip travel from where they are stored to where they are observed.  The jitter is also greatly increased.  

3. The field of view  

The field of view is the Angle at which the sky region imaged by a telescope appears to the observer. The larger the field of view, the wider and brighter the view.  It is recommended to choose a telescope with a field of 110M or more.  

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4. Identification of optical quality of astronomical telescopes  

During the day, you can observe the distant building with a telescope, and move the contour line of the building to 1/4 of the field of vision. If the contour line is particularly orange or blue-purple, or the contour line is particularly strong, the optical quality is very poor;  Looking at the leaves in the distance, usually a telescope with a diameter of 60mm can see the tendons of the leaves in the distance of 40 meters, which means that the optical quality is very poor. 

 When observing stars at night, if you see stars with prominent colors or stars with tails at the edge of your field of vision, which are twice the size of the stars, it means that the optical quality is very poor and it is not suitable for astronomical observation.  Choose a 31.7mm (1.25 inch) eyepiece interface for better optical quality.  

5. How much should you spend?  

The sky may be the limit here, so you need to set a realistic budget.  Even on a budget, it has great scope.  However, you should spend at least 25% of your budget on accessories like eyepieces, reference materials, and so on.  You can always buy other accessories later, but you’ll need some eyepieces and other basics to get started.  

Final advice  

Telescope is a price of goods, certainly not covet cheap stalls and small workshop manufacturers of products.  Apexel telescope is recommended, quality and reputation is good, there are reliable sales points, you can choose their own on-site can also buy online.  

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