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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Stacey Poppen | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Tips Before Buying A Scope
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The Best ScopeThe second rule of thumb to remember is that the best telescope is the one you use. Not the one that cost the most, not the one with the most bells and whistles, and not the one with the best lenses. Nope it's the one you drag out and use most often. After all let's face it. The scope that needs a half hour set up isn't going to get drug out as often as the one that needs five minutes. The larger scope time will probably be reserved for weekends where as the smaller scope can be taken out on a whim. Before You BeginBefore you decide to spend your hard earned money on a scope why not join one of the local astronomy clubs? 1. Cost is generally around $25 a year.2. You get to meet other beginners and compare notes.3. You get to participate in star parties and look through others scopes.4. You can often find used equipment for a great price as members update their equipment.5. Loaner scopes may be available for a minimal cost.6. You can get discounts on your favorite astronomy magazine.7. Make new friends.8. You may even have access to an observatory depending on where the club is. Things to Remember We mentioned it earlier but it bears repeating. Don't spend your hard earned money on a telescope from a department store. What you'll get is a glorified toy with cheap plastic parts, a poor tripod that results in a wobbly platform, a useless finder, and poor quality lenses. They are often difficult to set up and hard to view through which sadly turns many potential users off before they've gotten a chance to really experience what a scope can do for them. Don't get hooked on power. A scope that brags about its high magnification is just trying to entice you. The fact of the matter is that the unsteady atmosphere makes it almost impossible to use a high magnification from your backyard. Aperture is far more important. This is the diameter of the lens that is collecting the light. The bigger the mirror the ore light that is gathered and thus the easier it is to see faint objects like nebulae. Of course the problem with getting a high aperture is you also get a gynormous telescope that won't be easy to transport so you'll be limited to your backyard and not able to participate in the star parties. See it really doesn't take a lot to learn what you need to know before buying a scope. It's really quite simple. So are you ready to go shopping? About The Author: Stacey Poppen has been a professional writer and is in the industry for last 10 years. He has developed a website at http://www.scopedirect.com. Visit the website to learn more about scope |
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