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How to Buy a Telescope : Resources for Amateur Astronomers

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Uploaded by on Sep 26, 2008

Use the Internet or local library to research astronomy. Find out where to learn more about outfitting 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

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

  • @TheFoxAcount He must really love astronamy

  • Not to be immature....

    BUT,

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

    O.o

  • 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.

  • 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!

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

  • 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 76mm is better!

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

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

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