How to Buy a Telescope : Resources for Amateur Astronomers

[TheFoxAcount]

Not to be immature....

BUT,

did he have some kind of boner?....

O.o

[The9thAvenger]

@TheFoxAcount He must really love astronamy

[Maxnr66]

@TheFoxAcount He loves turning people on... to astronomy

[2Phast4Rocket]

Thanks Jesse for producing these very informative video for beginners like myself. I like how you break down the fundamentals of what and why I should choose one type of telescope versus another. One thing I would like is you post these on your own channel so they can be presented in serial rather than hunt and search from the expervillage channel. This is not a criticism on expervillage in any way.

[AikidomanofGod]

view planets well: Refractor

view stars well: Reflector

view both but at less clarity: Cassegrain

AstroPhotography: Cassegrain

Id pick a Cassegrain as my dream telescope or a small 76mm telescope for now that is only 60 bucks. cant beat that and what a way to start observing!

[Spraycando]

If you're starting out, forget Schmidt Cassegrains. Get a large Dobsonian or refractor. Just cos they look nice doesn't mean they give the best views. There only benefit is that they're compact. Remember: the more mirrors and lenses you have the less light you'll collect. And thats what it's about. Light gathering power.

[G562UNOT]

which is better a 10x50 binoculars or a 76mm telescope

[YouSirAreNoob]

@G562UNOT if you are a beginner you should start with the binocs

[G562UNOT]

which is better a 10x50 binoculars or a 76mm telescope

[miodragmilosevicbl]

@G562UNOT 76mm is better!

[Chrisjr2007]

I would go on a Cassegrain

or just wait for the day i have $2000 :D

So Ill buy a 9.25" Cassegrain..lol :D

[Chrisjr2007]

Thank you :D

What do you think is better?

a 10" Reflector in a EQ mount or a 8" Schimidt Cassegrain?

[doway1609]

Go get that 10 incher! Is cheaper and collects 75% more light than the 8" Cassegrain which is MORE expensive than a 10 inch reflector. So if you want more light gathering and less money to burn i definetly recommend a reflector.

[KhalsaSoulja]

Nooo get a Cassegrain... although you'll have less light gathering capability the QUALITY will be superb and razor sharp.

I'm looking to buy one too, just need to save up...

[m0osey]

schimidt cass definately, but it would prob be more expensive. Basically you get what you pay for.