Buying your 1st Orion Telescopes
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With so many planetary telescope manufacturers on the market, we need to make sure we buy a planetary telescope which meets our needs. First step to choosing a planetary telescope, is to look at what we want to achieve with the planetary telescope. This is crucial as it will allow us to buy the best planetary telescope for our needs.
Here are some questions to consider, when looking to buy an Orion planetary telescope to look at space objects:
* Do you simply want the planetary telescope for show?
* How much space do your really have to hold the planetary telescope?
* Do you only want to look at the moon and planets within our solar system?
* Do you want to explore deep space objects such as galaxies and nebula?
::: How To Buy A Space telescope :::
Orion telescopes come in many different models, and types. So it is best to look at would you prefer your Orion telescopes to simply be able to look at local objects, such as planets and the moon or would you want to look at deep space objects. This is crucial as most cheaper planetary telescope models may not be up to the job of being able to view distant nebula.
I have found that Orion refracting planet telescopes are great to hold as show planet telescopes, where you have a great design, and want it to complement your home. A refracting planetary telescope also is great for looking at the planets in our solar system, and the moon.
For deep space objects, my planetary telescope of choice is reflecting Orion telescopes. These planet telescopes house a mirror, and are great for deep space astronomy. How a Orion reflecting planetary telescope works, is by having light bounce off a mirror at the back of the planetary telescope, then zoom back up the tube to meet a mirror, which reflects the light to the side of the tube, where the eyepiece is.
The mirror size on a reflecting planetary telescope is what determines the power of the planetary telescope, and how far you can see. Many people new to astronomy think that magnification is key to a planetary telescope, however that is not the case. You can magnify any object in the sky to a large amount, however, whether you can see any detail is a different matter. So, if you find a camera shop or normal consumer electrical shops trying to sell you a planetary telescope based on its magnification, look elsewhere!
I like Orion planet telescopes as they are made for people who want the planetary telescope to do what they want. The Orion planetary telescope is competitively priced, and has good features. The tripod of the Orion planetary telescope are a key ingredient in having a great time viewing the heavens. And Orion planetary telescopes provide a stable tripod.
Orion telescopes are not as popular as Meade telescopes, however, I have found that you can get a better planetary telescope for the same price as a Meade planetary telescope. If you want a planetary telescope to provide you breathtaking views of the heavens, then a Orion planetary telescope may be what you are looking for.
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Thank you, that made me laugh.
Orion “Observer” 60mm Refractor Telescope . Has Tripod but missing 2 screws for mounting. easily replace or substitute
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You are not going to see much difference visually between a 6 and 8 inch reflector. Your main limiting factor is light pollution and the sensitivity of your own eye. Your XT6 will show you everything a 12 inch will with the exception that some objects will appear dimmer and less detailed. You have a great scope there. Make sure you use it to its fullest potential before you cast it off. Make sure you watch my eyepiece video. Eyepieces do make a difference.
okay i'll admit i totally cheated on that mirror oddquain. it isn't exactly mirrored… i'm just a rule breaker.
Try looking through it at less damaging to the health newspapers in future, that Sun is full of tits and ass and it wont only damage your sight but might even give you an erection at the least appropriate time ;-D
Orion “Observer” 60mm Refractor Telescope . Has Tripod but missing 2 screws for mounting. easily replace or substitute
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This is one of dozens of telescopes marketed by Orion, hardly "the" Orion Telescope. The Orion SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope is an excellent telescope for viewing hundreds of deep sky objects, including the galaxy M31 (which is a galaxy, not a nebula) and many nebulae. Just be aware that it is a large, heavy, and bulky telescope; personally I prefer the 10" version, the XT10, because it is easier to transport and set up, and gives almost as good views.
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OK, now I know the scopes you're talking about. As I said in my other answer, both are probably too small in aperture to be satisfying in the long run — look at something like the SkyQuest XT6 Classic 6" Dobsonian instead.
These two are on the same miniature Dobsonian mount, which I'm currently testing on the 80mm GoScope refractor. This mount works well with the 80mm refractor and 100mm reflector, but may be a bit to light for the 90mm MakCass. Personally I'd go for the 100mm reflector if your main interest is deep sky and the 90mm MakCass for Moon and planets. But I'd really recommend saving a bit longer and getting the XT6, as it will be _much_ better than either of these for _both_ planets and deep sky. I have the IntelliScope version of the XT6, and it's a real keeper.
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