As a first time buyer of telescopes, you may have several questions regarding budget/ telescope types/ how to select the right model, and so on.
We collate a range of useful internet resources for you to read through and hope that it will help you gain knowledge on the matter:
Telescope Basics:
- All you need to know about telescopes: https://www.telescopesandbinoculars.com/telescopes
- About Alt-Az (AZ) and Equatorial mounts (EQ) – https://www.celestron.com/blogs/knowledgebase/should-i-use-an-alt-az-or-equatorial-mount
- Benefits of apertures – https://www.celestron.com/blogs/knowledgebase/benefits-of-a-bigger-aperture
- Magnification – https://www.celestron.com/blogs/knowledgebase/what-is-magnification-power-as-it-pertains-to-telescopes
How to choose a telescope:
- https://www.telescopesandbinoculars.com/choosing-the-right-telescope
- https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-equipment/how-to-choose-a-telescope/
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1935/4371/files/howtobuytelescopes_celestron.pdf?1196745701796910859
- https://www.telescope.com/Buying-Guides/Telescope-Guides/Telescope-Buyers-Guide/pc/-1/c/440/sc/441/p/99897.uts
- https://www.telescope.com/Buying-Guides/Telescope-Guides/Which-Telescope-Is-Best-For-Beginners/pc/-1/c/440/sc/441/p/99797.uts
- https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-equipment/choosing-astronomy-equipment/telescopes/types-of-telescopes/
- https://skyandtelescope.org/wp-content/uploads/AboutScopes.pdf
Usage tips and tricks:
2020’s Sky events:
- https://www.celestron.com/blogs/news/what-s-in-the-sky-2020
- http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-current.html
- https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/sights-to-see.html
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