What magnification telescope do I need to see planets?
What magnification telescope do I need to see planets?
Experienced planetary observers use 20x to 30x per inch of aperture to see the most planetary detail. Double-star observers go higher, up to 50x per inch (which corresponds to a ½-mm exit pupil). Beyond this, telescope magnification power and eye limitations degrade the view.
What type of telescope is best for viewing planets and moon?
Telescopes that have 4 or 5 inch diameters are great for viewing solar system objects like the planets, our Moon, and Jupiter's moons. Viewing Neptune and Uranus can be difficult with a scope this small but it's not impossible.
Which telescope is best to see planets under 5000?
For a first telescope I would suggest a Dobsonian with either a 10" (254 mm) or a 12" (305 mm) mirror. There are a variety of on-line businesses who carry a selection of these, some are solid tube and some truss models. Sky Watcher, Meade, Orion, and Celestron are among the most well known and are reasonably priced.Feb 4, 2015
How do I choose a telescope for an adult beginner?
The main specification you want to consider when choosing a telescope is its aperture—the diameter of its main mirror or lens. The larger the diameter, the more light the telescope collects, allowing you to see fainter objects and more detail on nearby, bright objects like the Moon.
What is the most powerful telescope for home use?
- Meade 8″ ACF LX200 8-inch Advanced Coma-Free telecsope with GOTO fork mount.
- Celestron AVX 7″ 7-inch Maksutov Cassegrain OTA combined wtih Celestron's equatorial Advanced VX Mount (great for astrophotography)