Composite telescopes have greater focal lengths and more compact designs than standard telescopes. Find out how composite telescopes differ from other telescopes in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.
Expert: Jesse Sturgeon
Bio: Jesse Sturgeon has served as a sales and customer service representative for Anacortes Telescope in Anacortes, Wash. for several years. He enjoys introducing people to the science & art of astronomy.
Filmmaker: Curtis Enlow
@yush070707 do you mean astrography or astrophotography? because they are two different things
ehandkz 2 months ago
I think it should be mentioned that lx series, or any scope with alt-azimuth mount is not really suitable for astrography. Thismay mislead a customer that's looking to buy a scope for both viewing and astrography.
To take proper images a person will need an equatorial mount, which's a whole different story. I know there are other tutorials for that, I'm just saying that this vid might misslead a begginer astronomer a bit :( and it should be mentioned.
yush070707 3 months ago
i heard that composite telescopes are pretty difficult to use, especially for a beginner. can anyone tell my why this is and what exactly is so difficult to use about them.
Dbelenit 6 months ago
@JustMusikTV It's the Meade LX90 8" SC [Schmidt - Cassegrain].Check it out on the website -
bharathpv9 9 months ago
where can one find random antique telescopes?
BlainePistolle 1 year ago
what is the model number for the meade telescope? does anyone know?
JustMusikTV 1 year ago
I watched all the episodes. You've done some excellent job here. Many thanks for these explanations; its all very user-friendly.
sewa01 1 year ago
@animedrawer84 *worthy*
scottohscott 1 year ago
@Antardrews The primary concern is aperture (the size of the primary lens or mirror). Just look for the telescope with the largest aperture you can afford. A dobsonian mounted reflector can often be cost wothy.
scottohscott 1 year ago
Good video! That's about what the salesman said, when I bought my 10" s/c several years ago!
jhmoonman 1 year ago