Telescope Buying Guide

kamaljot85 asked:


I live in NYC and thankfully near the airport, which allows me to have a pretty clear view of the night sky. I was wondering what is a good telescope to buy in which I can see other planets. My budget is $1500.00. Anyone has any recommendations ? I am new to the field of Astronomy and was wondering if their were any enviromental factors that would constrict my views ?
I want to see Saturn with a telescope is that possible at all ?

KKHerps asked:


Now i want to see them clearly like color, size that isnt like the size of a flea in the eyepeice, etc.

I want Deep Sky Objects, Planets, Stars, Asteroids.

Also, Can i see the affects of a black hole through my telescope?

negrito con sabor asked:


I was planning to buy a telescope at a bargain store. It advertised having a 40x zoom. What does this mean as far as me being able to see the planets?
What would I need to be able to see the rings of Saturn?

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!

Tosh asked:


I have an ETX-60AT-BB telescope and 25mm, 12 mm eyepieces. I’m a beginner to astrology so I’m still learning about these things.

scott e asked:


How long will it be until a telescope is made which can see planets in detail in other solar systems?

Jim T asked:


I have just gotten into astronomy, I am however, very interested. I was wondering, what is the best telescope I can buy (less that $500 preferably) that will also help me get great views on planets and other things in space?

SedativeChunk asked:


I just got a novice level telescope for Chirstmas and I want to know where to look in the sky for planets. I live in the outskirts of Pittsburgh. Are there any websites listing where planets are right now or maps?