your guide to telescopes
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If you are thinking of getting a telescope and don't know where to start, here's a brief guide to telescopes and the different types of scopes available in the market today. Telescopes can be used for land (terrestrial) viewing or for Astronomy (celestial viewing) - we've included a flow chart that shows you which telescopes work for the activity you are purchasing it for. Brought to you by OpticsCentral Australia - Telescopes, Binoculars, Microscopes and more! www.opticscentral.com.auTRANSCRIPT
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All you need to know about telescopes
Your Guide to
Telescopes
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What is a Telescope? Long tube with mirrors & lenses, designed to
make distant objects look near.
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Brief History of A Telescope1608: Hans Lipperhey, tried to patent the first telescope with 3x magnification. However, in…
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How does it work?
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Beginner’s Telescopes
Reflector Telescopes
You need Binoculars
Spotting Scopes
Astronomy BinocularsRefractor Telescopes
Cassegrain Telescopes
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What can I see?
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Types of TelescopesCassegrain telescope
• Use a combination of mirrors and lenses
• Compact but more expensive
• Versatile & great for astrophotography
Refractor telescope
• Use lenses to gather light• Durable – low
maintenance• Excellent for moon,
planets & stars• Suffers from Chromatic
Aberration
Reflector telescope
• Use mirrors to gather light
• Economical but bulky• Versatile & great for
astrophotography• Suffers from Comatic
Aberration
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Viewing Tips & Tricks
Keep your telescope cool Start with the moon
Learn how to star hop
Observe from high areas
Get a good skymap
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