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Buying the right telescope to take your love of astronomy to the next level is a big next step in the development of your passion for the stars.

In many ways, it is a big step from someone who is just fooling around with astronomy to a serious student of the science. But you and I both know that there is still another big step after buying a telescope before you really know how to use it.

So it is critically important that you get just the right telescope for where you are and what your star gazing preferences are. To start with, let’s discuss the three major kinds of telescopes and then lay down some “Telescope 101″ concepts to increase your chances that you will buy the right thing.

Il est essentiel d'avoir le bon télescope.
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So to select just the right kind of telescope, your objectives in using the telescope are important. To really understand the strengths and weaknesses not only of the lenses and telescope design but also in how the telescope performs in various star gazing situations, it is best to do some homework up front and get exposure to the different kinds. So before you make your first purchase…

  • Above all, establish a relationship with a reputable telescope shop that employs people who know their stuff. If you buy your telescope at a Wal-Mart or department store, the odds you will get the right thing are remote.
  • Pick the brains of the experts. If you are not already active in an astronomy society or club, the sales people at the telescope store will be able to guide you to the active societies in your area. Once you have connections with people who have bought telescopes, you can get advice about what works and what to avoid that is more valid than anything you will get from a web article or a salesperson at Wal-Mart.
  • Essayez avant d'acheter. C'est un autre avantage de partir en excursion avec le club d'astronomie. Vous pouvez réserver des heures de qualité avec des gens qui connaissent les télescopes, et qui ont leurs montages installés, pour examiner leur équipement, apprendre les principaux aspects techniques et les essayer avant de dépenser de l'argent dans votre propre installation.
  • Binoculars are lightweight and portable. Unless you have the luxury to set up and operate an observatory from your deck, you are probably going to travel to perform your viewings. Binoculars go with you much easier and they are more lightweight to carry to the country and use while you are there than a cumbersome telescope set up kit.
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Il y a d'autres considérations à prendre en compte dans votre décision d'achat finale.

À quel point votre télescope doit-il être mobile?

The tripod or other accessory decisions will change significantly with a telescope that will live on your deck versus one that you plan to take to many remote locations.

Along those lines, how difficult is the set up and break down?

How complex is the telescope and will you have trouble with maintenance? Network to get the answers to these and other questions. If you do your homework like this, you will find just the right telescope for this next big step in the evolution of your passion for astronomy.

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