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Welcome to Telescope Advice
Welcome to the Telescope Advice website. This website is jam packed full of useful telescope and astronomy information to help you choose your next perfect telescope. Which type of telescope is right for me? Which brand do I go for? What accessories do I need? These are all questions which hopefully we'll help you answer. And if we don't, you can post your questions or messages in our forum.
Types of Telescope
Star gazers have always wanted to get closer to the evening sky, marveling at how light from trillions of miles away can still twinkle and reach us despite the distance. Astronomers, both professional and amateur, have seen the starry canvas as the key to the universe. Unlock it and better understand: everything.
While telescopic devices date back as far as 1000 BC with the ancient Assyrians, Galileo Galilei (1609) is generally credited as the first to use the instrument for astronomical purposes. Though Hans Lippershey is regarded as the true inventor of the telescope, he intended it for military use. Galilei however realized its power for astronomy and spent a lifetime surveying the sky and all that fills it. Read more...
Telescope Brands
There are lots of telescope brands and manufacturers on the market at the moment. Each manufacturer specialises in a particular type of telescope and they all offer different options and accessories. We have compiled information on the main telescope brands, including, Orion, Zhumell, Meade, Celestron, Takahashi, Bushnell, and Tasco. Read more...
Buying Advice
When deciding what sort of telescope you should buy there are some key questions to ask. How much do I want to spend? How often am I going to use my telescope? Where do I want to use my telescope? Am I interested in computerised features? Having answered these questions you should hopefully know where to start with buying your telescope, you'll be able to better understand the options each telescope offers and find the perfect fit. Read more...
Guides & Accessories
There's plenty of accessories you can add to your telescope, including lenses, eyepieces, filters, and mountings. Read about the types of accessories and which ones are essential for getting the most out of your telescope. Read more...
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