Anyone know anything about telescopes?
By wonttakelong
@wonttakelong (3555)
United States
September 28, 2011 7:14am CST
My 11 year old has decided he wants a telescope for Christmas. The problem is I dont know anything about telescopes. I dont want to buy something cheap and let him see what he wants to look at clearly but on the other hand I dont want to spend an arm and a leg on something too advanced for him. He wants to look at the moon, stars, and planets mainly. So here are my questions:
Which is better- reflector or refractor?
Is a larger "aperture" better than a smaller one?
What is a good "focal range"?
Can you recommend a good telescope?
Where do you buy telescopes?
Thanks for any and all help
(BTW he will be wanting a microscope for his birthday in April so I will be asking about those later LOL)
2 responses
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
28 Sep 11
I do not have a clue but maybe these links will help 
http://www.my-spot.com/whatkind.htm
http://www.rocketroberts.com/astro/first.htm
http://www.ehow.com/video_4975406_tips-buying-telescope.html
http://www.my-spot.com/whatkind.htm
http://www.rocketroberts.com/astro/first.htm
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