The Best Beginner's Telescopes

caviteno | May 20, 2010 |

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Those looking to purchase a telescope can choose from many different types of beginners telescopes. There are quite a number of options since there are several models and manufacturers to choose from.

When in the market for beginners telescopes, you should check a unit's power, aperture size, portability, and your budget. A telescope's power is basically its magnification power. You can change a telescope's magnification power by using a different eyepiece, but this only dictates how large you'll be able to see an image. The aperture size is the feature to check if you want to get crisp images as the aperture size is directly proportional to the amount of light the telescope gets.

Another thing you need to consider is the unit's portability. You can purchase the biggest telescope you can afford, though you should imagine lugging a big telescope around. If you know you would probably change your mind about stargazing once you realize you'd have to carry big equipment, then it would be more practical to get smaller beginners telescopes.

There are several models of beginners telescopes available, so it shouldn't be too hard to find one that fits your needs and budget. A moderately powerful, compact telescope from a reputable manufacturer should be inexpensive. You should also consider the area you live in when looking for a telescope since different telescopes cope with light and air pollution differently.

A refractor telescope would be a good choice if you live in a city, while a reflector one can live up to expectations in an area with minimal light, like the fringes of a city. Also, you should take note that all-around telescopes usually have erect image optics so you can use it for both terrestrial and celestial viewing. Here are a few affordable beginners telescopes from Tasco:

Tasco 100x50mm Refractor Telescope

This refractor telescope from Tasco features a sturdy design with an alt-azimuth mount. It has 50mm objective lens, providing adequate light allowance. It comes with a tripod, a 35x eyepiece and a 2x Barlow lens.

Tasco 49TN Refractor Telescope & Microscope

This telescope is perfect for those with kids interested in exploration and astronomy as this comes bundled with a microscope. The telescope can be used for terrestrial and celestial viewing, while the microscope features 900x magnification.

Tasco 30076150 Specialty 30x76 Telescope

This model is more for an astronomy buff than a beginner, as it features 30x magnification and 76 millimeters diameter objective lens. It comes with a cradle mount and weights only five pounds so you won't think twice about bringing it to a camping trip or overnight beach trip.