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"Space" is actually a pretty boring thing to examine, since there's nothing there. What you probably want is to examine things in space, and what kind of telescope is "best" depends on exactly what those things are.
I've added a link to a website intended for newcomers to the hobby that details the sorts of tradeoffs in the various types of (optical) telescopes so that you can choose one that works for what you're interested in looking at.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoA 70mm refractor. Refractors are easy to use because you don't have to align the mirrors inside them like you do with reflectors, and they handle light pollution pretty well. A 70mm is a good size to learn with, anything smaller is kind of disappointing. A 70mm will let you see all the naked eye planets with some detail, as well as some clusters and brighter galaxies and nebulae, but it's not overwhelmingly big or complicated. Also, I think an equatorial mount is easier to use once you get the hang of it, but it does take a little time to figure it out. You should NOT buy a cheap telescope from a store though. They have really crappy optics, and usually wobbly stands too. Get one from a telescope company. Orion and Celestron are nice and affordable, and Meade is a really good brand too, but I think they're more expensive. Good luck!
See related links for a few web pages with good information on beginner's telescopes.
For more advanced information, read Phil Harrington's Star Ware, 4th edition (Wiley).
You'll get the greatest value for your money with a Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian mount, such as (in related links).
Buy from a store which specializes in telescopes and astronomy, either locally or online; don't buy from department stores, discount stores or eBay as mostly what they sell is junk. Find your local astronomy club and try out different telescopes at one of their star parties (related links).
I strongly recommend that beginners steer clear of astrophotography until they have learned their way around the sky. Astrophotography is by far the most expensive and difficult area of amateur astronomy.
Many people who buy telescopes have no idea how to find interesting things to observe. A good introduction to finding things is NightWatch by Terence Dickinson (Firefly). A more advanced book is Star Watch by Phil Harrington (Wiley).
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∙ 11y agoThe best telescope to use for casual stargazing is a refractor telescope because it is used in the same way as binoculars. You do not want to buy an over-priced telescope that you will only use occasionally. This is why a refractor telescope is the best telescope to use for casual stargazing.
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I find a sweetspot in a 100mm refractor with around 700mm of FL
Check out a video I made editing photo I made with a Explore Scientific 102ED.
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∙ 12y agoOrion refractory telescopes are great, i would recommend a 8in pushto refractory telescope.
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∙ 12y agosome people would say that The Lightnight 460 is the best telescope yet.
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∙ 13y agoThe best telescope would be a refractor telecope. It's also excellent for observing sunspots, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Saturn, stars, and galaxies!
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∙ 14y agoThe price for a telescope should usually be around £100.00.
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∙ 14y agothe hubble telescope is
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Which telescope would best be able to pierce through the Earth's atmosphere and function on the surface of the Earth?
A radio telescope.
When is the best time of day to use a telescope?
AT 4p.m.
What is Galileo Galilei best known work?
the telescope.
Did Galileo invent the telescope?
No, it is told that Leonard Digges did, but Galileo did invent one of the first telescopes, but his had the best and he was the first one to have his telescope with the best magnification.
What is NASA' most famous space telescope?
The Hubble Space Telescope is the most famous and the best working EVER MADE!
What is the name of the space telescope?
There are several. The best known is the Hubble Telescope.
Which is the best telescope?
optical
Which is the best telescope to purchase?
If you have the money and the diplomatic support, you should by the Hubble Space Telescope.
What tool is best for looking at stars?
Telescope
Which telescope would best be able to pierce through the Earth's atmosphere and function on the surface of the Earth?
A radio telescope.
What is the most powerful telescope that Meade creates?
Which telescope one wants and which one suits one best is not determined by the power of the telescope. But the strongest telescope made by Meade is the "Meade Telescope LT 6 inch ACF f/10 Advanced Coma"
When is the best time of day to use a telescope?
AT 4p.m.
What is Galileo Galilei best known work?
the telescope.
What is best for your improvised project in physics?
improvised telescope
Did Galileo invent the telescope?
No, it is told that Leonard Digges did, but Galileo did invent one of the first telescopes, but his had the best and he was the first one to have his telescope with the best magnification.
What is NASA' most famous space telescope?
The Hubble Space Telescope is the most famous and the best working EVER MADE!
Why is a mountaintop the best place on earth to put a telescope?
Because It Is Very High And If You Look Through A Telescope There You Can See It Better.
