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If you are thinking of getting a telescope and don't know where to start, here's a brief guide to telescopes and the different types of scopes available in the market today. Telescopes can be used for land (terrestrial) viewing or for Astronomy (celestial viewing) - we've included a flow chart that shows you which telescopes work for the activity you are purchasing it for. Brought to you by OpticsCentral Australia - Telescopes, Binoculars, Microscopes and more! www.opticscentral.com.au
Transcript of Your Guide to Telescopes
All you need to know about telescopes
Your Guide to
Telescopes
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What is a Telescope? Long tube with mirrors & lenses, designed to
make distant objects look near.
Brief History of A Telescope1608: Hans Lipperhey, tried to patent the first telescope with 3x magnification. However, in…
How does it work?
Beginner’s Telescopes
Reflector Telescopes
You need Binoculars
Spotting Scopes
Astronomy BinocularsRefractor Telescopes
Cassegrain Telescopes
What can I see?
Types of TelescopesCassegrain telescope
• Use a combination of mirrors and lenses
• Compact but more expensive
• Versatile & great for astrophotography
Refractor telescope
• Use lenses to gather light• Durable – low
maintenance• Excellent for moon,
planets & stars• Suffers from Chromatic
Aberration
Reflector telescope
• Use mirrors to gather light
• Economical but bulky• Versatile & great for
astrophotography• Suffers from Comatic
Aberration
Viewing Tips & Tricks
Keep your telescope cool Start with the moon
Learn how to star hop
Observe from high areas
Get a good skymap
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