Telescope Buying Guide

gwiz20002002 asked:


I mean the earth is round but to us it looks flat because we’re sort of at the microscopic level. Anyways couldn’t we see into space by looking through a telescope held parallel (horizontal) to the ground. In considering this question keep in mind that it’s hypothetical so disregard trees, mountains, ect.

Rohit asked:


Other specifications i have are: Bushnell 150×50mm Refractor Telescope and Tripod. Features aluminum tube assembly, 4mm and 20mm objective eyepieces, equatorial and yoke mount, accessory tray, and rack-and-pinion focusing. How far will i be able to see with this? Would i be able to see Jupiter/Neptune?

Sphix asked:


I have a Fs80 telescope, which is relatively small. What can i see through it with a 6mm lense and where can i see it in the sky?

Sphix asked:


I have a small telescope with a 6mm and 20mm lenses. I have an application called Stellaruim which shows which galaxies planets, ect… are where. Which one of the galaxies can i see?

Smart M asked:


I would like to buy this telescope, can some one with good astronomical background give me some comments on this telescope?

I would like to see Planets, Stars, Galaxies, Nebulae and etc.

The Telescope I want to buy is “SkyWatcher Dobsonian - SW680 ” The website is as bellow.

(http://www.telescope.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=536&ProductID=2047&cid=2691)

Please provide with some comments on this telescope and the advantage and disadvantages of this telescope,

How can this telescope be mount onto a equatorial tripod?

Will this Telescope provide clear image of Galaxies, Nebula and Planets?

Thank You for your Reply.

Charlie S asked:


I’ve heard that astronauts put mirrors on the moon that we can reflect lasers off of. Are there any pictures of these or any other objects available? Surely we must be able to see the lunar landers, rovers and other equipment using a powerful telescope?

Also, can you give me website with high-quality, high-resolution lunar landscape photos?

Sciguy asked:


I just got the Phillips SPC900NC for use with my C10.

What steps should I take to get this to work with my scope.
What are the differences between the toucam and the spc900nc?

Everyone with a telescope seems to have this webcam, but I doubt they perform all of the solider work I have seen on the internet to get it to do long exposure photography. Are those steps only specific to the older Toucam?

Thanks in advance.

Joe S asked:


I’ve got a 5″ Telescope and a Olympus digital camera, its easy to take pictures of the moon but when i try to take a picture of saturn, it is extremely hard as the picture comes out not so well, any suggestions? Thanks

Saucy Spider asked:


I want a good but not too expensive telescope for general stargazing but don’t know what the difference is between refracting and reflecting. Which is the best for a novice?

debernator11 asked:


I’m completely new to the game of astronomy of stargazing and would like to purchase a telescope. I looked everywhere and there’s way too many selections and mechanical functions. I live in the city and the lights here are so saturated I wonder if it’s worth buying. It would be my goal to see stars and comets and hopefully planets. Thanks.