A Telescope Photography Shack Guide
A Telescope To See The Stars
By Cedric B Georges
For those with an interest in astronomy, a telescope
can open up a whole new world. Suddenly, the lights
in the sky take on a whole new meaning, and you realize
that we are but a dot in the universe.
The telescopes available on the market today are wonderful
for anyone who wishes to take a closer look at what’s
happening in the sky. Before you buy a telescope, ask
yourself why you want one. It’s a bit of an investment,
so be sure that you’re spending your money wisely. Do
you or your child have a genuine interest in astronomy
that warrants the purchase of a scope and telescope
accessories?
The Power Of Your Telescope
Do you just want to see a lunar eclipse or the passion
of a comet? Or, do you just want something simple to
bring along on camping trips? The purpose of the telescope
will decide whether you need a scope, how much you should
spend, and how powerful the equipment needs to be.
If you just want a closer look at a comet or the stars
up at the cottage, then a pair of binoculars may suffice.
However, for the serious stargazer, a large, high powered
telescope would be an option.
Calculating Maximum Useful Magnification
Most people interested in astronomy think that magnifying
power should be their key concern. That’s absolutely
untrue. To improve the magnification of a sky telescope,
all you have to do is change the eyepiece. To calculate
the telescope’s maximum useful magnification, multiply
the size of the lens or mirror in inches by 50.
For example, a 4-inch telescope can be used with eyepieces
that provide up to about 200 x. An 8-inch telescope’s
highest useful magnification is 400 x, and so on. To
get an idea of the kind of magnification you want, observe
through as many telescopes as you can.
Finding Out More About Telescopes
An astronomy club is a good group to join or a visit
to a planetarium is a good idea too, to experiment with
a variety of scopes and find out more information about
cost, maintenance and scope accessories.
An expensive telescope may look impressive, but it
may not be what you need for amateur astronomy. Beginners
should buy a relatively simple scope that is small enough
to carry from location to location. If you really aren’t
sure about what you need, you may want to consider buying
a pair of high powered binoculars first.
You may find that they are more than enough for your
purposes. If you do decide to buy a telescope, do your
homework and read telescope reviews from a number of
different sources. It’s a great way to find out which
model is best for you.
About the Author:
Cedric B Georges has written a number of articles on
digital photography including 35mm
Cameras, Best
Digital Camera, First
5 Megapixel Camera, People
in Photos, Image
Editor Software, Cheap
Digital Cameras, Digital
Camera Memory Card, Baby
Birth Announcements, Leather
Photo Albums.
Keep a lookout as more articles from this popular author
on this website in the near future.
More Telescope Facts....
What are telescopes?
Put very simply, a telescope is
a device that you look through to see an object far
away. And while the same thing can be said of binoculars,
a telescope is more often used to view stars and distant
galaxies.
The telescope has been instrumental
in the world’s history and for science. Science and
astronomy would not be as advanced as it is without
the aid of the telescope. Through the lens you are able
to see supernovas, black holes and even know how planets
orbit the Sun.
A telescope can be a very simple
device such as those that are used by students at home
or it can be an incredibly complex machine such as the
Hubble telescope.
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