Telescope Buying Guide

Gary C asked:


If I see Saturn right now but I want to see it even CLOSER, what do i need to look for in a reflector telescope? Is magnification solely based on eyepieces or something else?

If I understand correct, the bigger the scope (aperture), the more light it gathers, the clearer the picture. The higher the magnification from certain eyepieces, the less detailed the picture looks? So, the bigger the aperture of the telescope, the smaller the eyepieces I can get in order to see closer and closer and closer?

¤Chins Up¤ asked:


Hi,

I recently purchased a Apex 102mm Maksutov by Orion. I would like to get the most out of my telescope. My focal length is 1300mm. What Accesories can i buy such as the eyepieces what are the best eyepieces i can get that will not make the pictures blurry, or solar filters? So can anyone please tell me what accesories i can buy to get the most out of my telescope and tell me what i will be able to see with them?

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I have a Meade 8″ LX90 Telescope and there are so many eyepieces to buy, which one would be the best for seeing really deep into space?