Intro
Looking for a Beginner's Telescope? Let us help You!
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Now you need to mount your scope!
Chapter 4
Accessorise, Accesorise (with eyepieces and filters)
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Caring and Collimating your Telescope
Chapter 7
Solar Observations and a How-To guide on making a solar filter
Chapter 8
Looking for a Beginner's Telescope? Let us help You!
We understand that choosing a telescope can be overwhelming, so we've compiled everything you need to know about a Beginner Telescope in one easy to read place! We have also compiled, what we like to call the 'OZScopes' Complete Guide to Telescopes and Binoculars. In this guide, we have down the basics of telescope uses and its functions into simple chapters.
In Chapter 1, you will read about the main uses of a Telescope so you can determine if a telescope is really what you need to buy. Moving further along, you will learn about the three basic types of Telescopes and about their advantages and disadvantages. The third chapter might also be of interest to a beginner - understanding the types of mounts available for your Telescope and how they work.
These three chapters should help you make an informed first-telescope purchase, and if did decide you wanted to find out more, go on to the later chapters, where we introduce you the world of telescope accessories, and viewing techniques! If you're ready to choose a telescope, then we have featured a few right here to suit your needs!
Highly Recommended Telescopes for Beginners Great for viewing the expanse of the night sky and some planets closer to earth. You should see the Moon quite well too!
For Beginners
- SkyWatcher 6" Collapsible Dobsonian TelescopeSpecial Price $580.00 Regular Price $645.95
- SkyWatcher 102/500 AZ-Go2 Refractor TelescopeSpecial Price $600.00 Regular Price $749.95
Highly Recommended Telescopes for Kids Help the little ones get started on astronomy with these telescopes that are easy to use, easy to set up. They also have a wider field of view, making it easier for them to identify sky objects.
For Kids
- Saxon 76/300 Mini Dobsonian TelescopeSpecial Price $110.00 Regular Price $139.95
Beginner Reflector Telescopes
Reflector telescopes are affordable, portable and often set up on an EQ Mount. These beginner scopes produce good views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, bright nebulae and galaxies!
Reflector Telescopes
- SkyWatcher 130/650 AZ-Go2 Explorer Reflector TelescopeSpecial Price $580.00 Regular Price $699.95
- Saxon AstroSeeker 130/650 Reflector Telescope (WiFi Enabled with Hand Controller)Special Price $950.00 Regular Price $999.00
Beginner Dobsonian Telescopes
Do not doubt the simple set up of a Dobsonian Telescope! They sport a great optical system and light gathering power, which make they really good for spotting deep sky objects.
Dobsonian Telescopes
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- Saxon DeepSky 8" Collapsible Dobsonian TelescopeSpecial Price $890.00 Regular Price $999.00
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