The team here at Go Stargazing highly recommends a particular type of telescope known as a Dobsonian. The best telescopes have good light gathering area, quality optics, a solid mount and are easy to setup and use. The power of a telescope is determined by how much light it can collect - not by how much it can magnify! The more light a telescope can gather, the brighter the image formed and the more detail you will see.
The light that is gathered by the telescope forms an image which is then magnified using an eyepiece that you look through. If you are going to buy a telescope, it’s good to understand how they work! Telescopes work by gathering light - some do this using mirrors (reflecting telescopes), and others use lenses (refracting telescopes). The best advice we can give before buying a telescope is first to visit your local Astronomical Society or Astronomy Club who will be happy to help you choose a suitable instrument - many will be able to offer hands-on practical experience with a variety of telescopes explaining the pros and cons of each design.įor your nearest Society or Club check our events map or the Federation of Astronomical Societies website. In a nutshell, the best beginner’s telescope is used regularly and not one that lives in its box! It, therefore, needs to be easy to set up, practical and enjoyable to use.
This article offers advice on which one may be most suitable for you, your budget and your circumstances. With such a variety of telescopes on offer, it can be tricky to choose which one is most suitable, especially for beginners.
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