Acquistare un telescopio

Comprare il telescopio giusto per spingere il tuo amore per l'astronomia al livello successivo è un grande passo avanti nello sviluppo della tua passione per le stelle.

In many ways, it is a big step from someone who is just fooling around with astronomy to a serious student of the science. But you and I both know that there is still another big step after buying a telescope before you really know how to use it.

So it is critically important that you get just the right telescope for where you are and what your star gazing preferences are. To start with, let’s discuss the three major kinds of telescopes and then lay down some “Telescope 101″ concepts to increase your chances that you will buy the right thing.

È di fondamentale importanza che tu abbia il telescopio giusto.

So to select just the right kind of telescope, your objectives in using the telescope are important. To really understand the strengths and weaknesses not only of the lenses and telescope design but also in how the telescope performs in various star gazing situations, it is best to do some homework up front and get exposure to the different kinds. So before you make your first purchase…

• Above all, establish a relationship with a reputable telescope shop that employs people who know their stuff. If you buy your telescope at a Wal-Mart or department store, the odds you will get the right thing are remote.
• Pick the brains of the experts. If you are not already active in an astronomy society or club, the sales people at the telescope store will be able to guide you to the active societies in your area. Once you have connections with people who have bought telescopes, you can get advice about what works and what to avoid that is more valid than anything you will get from a web article or a salesperson at Wal-Mart.
• Try before you buy. This is another advantage of going on some field trips with the astronomy club. You can set aside some quality hours with people who know telescopes and have their rigs set up to examine their equipment, learn the key technical aspects, and try them out before you sink money in your own set up.
• Binoculars are lightweight and portable. Unless you have the luxury to set up and operate an observatory from your deck, you are probably going to travel to perform your viewings. Binoculars go with you much easier and they are more lightweight to carry to the country and use while you are there than a cumbersome telescope set up kit.

Ci sono altre considerazioni da fare nella vostra decisione finale di acquisto.

Quanto deve essere mobile il tuo telescopio?

Le decisioni relative al treppiede o ad altri accessori cambieranno significativamente con un telescopio che rimarrà sul tuo ponte rispetto a uno che hai intenzione di portare in diversi luoghi.

A questo proposito, quanto è difficile il montaggio e lo smontaggio?

Quanto è complesso il telescopio e avrà problemi di manutenzione? Mettiti in contatto con altri per ottenere le risposte a queste e altre domande. Se fai i compiti a casa in questo modo, troverai il telescopio giusto per questo prossimo grande passo nell'evoluzione della tua passione per l'astronomia.