Buying the right telescope to take your love of astronomy to the next level is a big next step in the development of your passion for the stars.
In many ways, it is a big step from someone who is just fooling around with astronomy to a serious student of the science. But you and I both know that there is still another big step after buying a telescope before you really know how to use it.
So it is critically important that you get just the right telescope for where you are and what your star gazing preferences are. To start with, let’s discuss the three major kinds of telescopes and then lay down some “Telescope 101″ concepts to increase your chances that you will buy the right thing.
It is critically important that you get just the right telescope.
So to select just the right kind of telescope, your objectives in using the telescope are important. To really understand the strengths and weaknesses not only of the lenses and telescope design but also in how the telescope performs in various star gazing situations, it is best to do some homework up front and get exposure to the different kinds. So before you make your first purchase…
- Above all, establish a relationship with a reputable telescope shop that employs people who know their stuff. If you buy your telescope at a Wal-Mart or department store, the odds you will get the right thing are remote.
- Hyödynnä asiantuntijoiden tietämystä. Jos et jo kuulu johonkin tähtitieteelliseen yhdistykseen tai kerhoon, kaukoputkia myyvien liikkeiden myyjät voivat ohjata sinut alueesi aktiivisiin yhdistyksiin. Kun saat yhteyden muihin, jotka ovat jo ostaneet kaukoputkia, voit saada neuvoja siitä, mikä toimii ja mitä kannattaa välttää – ja nämä neuvot ovat usein paljon arvokkaampia kuin mitkään verkkosivun artikkelit tai Prisman myyjän puheet.
- Try before you buy. This is another advantage of going on some field trips with the astronomy club. You can set aside some quality hours with people who know telescopes and have their rigs set up to examine their equipment, learn the key technical aspects, and try them out before you sink money in your own set up.
- Kiikarit ovat kevyet ja helppo kuljettaa mukana. . Ellei sinulla satu olemaan mahdollisuutta rakennuttaa observatoriota takapihallesi, joudut todennäköisesti matkustamaan harrastustasi varten. Kiikarit kulkevat helposti mukanasi ja ovat paljon kevyemmät kantaa maaseudulle ja käyttää paikan päällä verrattuna hankalaan ja tilaa vievään kaukoputkivälineistöön.
On muitakin asioita joita täytyy harkita ennen lopullista ostopäätöstä.
Kuinka liikuteltava teleskooppisi pitäisi olla?
The tripod or other accessory decisions will change significantly with a telescope that will live on your deck versus one that you plan to take to many remote locations.
Along those lines, how difficult is the set up and break down?
How complex is the telescope and will you have trouble with maintenance? Network to get the answers to these and other questions. If you do your homework like this, you will find just the right telescope for this next big step in the evolution of your passion for astronomy.