Telescope Buying Guide

Alan C asked:


I am considering making a newtoian reflector telescope in the eight to twelve inch range. I have been unable to find a web sight that answers the question concerning the material and even the shape of the primary mirror definitively

jason h asked:


My price range is $400-500 i want to be able to see the rings on saturn and the red spot on juipiter and the ice caps on mars but i don’t think a 500 telescope can see all that. But if im wrong tell me.
I’m an ameture i spelled it wrong but who cares!!!!!!

Sean asked:


And if so which ones would you suggest.

I might be interesting in one a little higher if it’s worth the difference? What would be a good higher priced telescope.

super string asked:


Well i was thinking about buying a telescope, but i don’t really know what those numbers and lense sizes are about. I really want to gain a general understanding about the specifications of a telescope

But of Course asked:


I would really like to see Saturn’s rings and cloud detail on Jupiter. If I could see Neptune too, that would be awesome.

I’d also like for it to be compatible with Microsoft’s WorldWide Telescope, and under $800.

Anybody know of one?

Ai asked:


I want a small telescope. Please tell me where can I get it from and how much would it cost me. I live in India.

Thanx.

andrew d asked:


i have a measly 60mm refractor telescope that came with a 25mm lens a 12.5mm a sr4mm and a diagonal plus a barlow and the erector. firstly-what good is thing actually good for? and second, what dimensions should i use for planetary viewing? what is the best telescope for it?. i’d like to know the pros and cons between a refractor and a reflector.

JennJenn95 asked:


help!!!!!!!!!

how do we see it the right way round on a simple telescope without mirrors….if you know what i mena.

Please make it simple.

Thanks.

hdannv2003 asked:


Hello-
I received a Baytronic Telescope as a gift and the instructions on just focusing the telescope are primative. Could someone please help me with a set up guide to focusing this telescope for viewing the Moon. I would love to view the Moon tonight.
Thanks, Bobby S
Also, on the front do you take off one small cover or both or the whole thing.
My mistake- On the front there is a small cover. Do you take this off or the whole front cover to view.
I am very new to this hobby as you can tell.

Agnostic asked:


Hello,
I’m a beginner at using a telescope and I’m planning on buying one within the next week. I want to find something fairly cheap (about $100.00 to $200.00). I plan on using it a lot so I don’t want something too cheap, something that will be good for looking at planets. Also, when choosing a telescope I know I have to think about where I will be using it, I will be using it in an suburban area with moderat light and pollution. Please let me know what you think would be a great telescope for me. Thanks!