Telescopes

Man and Adventure have a long history with optical equipment such as binoculars, telescopes, monoculars, and more... Since the conception of magnification equipment, we have seen the industry grow and develop to complement many applications, from military with sight and spotter scopes, astronomy, even to sport such as golf with range finding equipment.

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What Can You See With A Home Telescope?

What can you see with a home telescope? For new or aspiring home astronomers, this is one of the first questions you’ll likely ponder. 

Home astronomy is such a fascinating hobby, as it provides us with a mere glimpse into the vast universe. The best part? You don’t need much to get started. Once you get your hands on a good telescope for beginners, all you need is a sense of curiosity to start exploring. 

Are you thinking about investing in a telescope? Or are you wondering what you can see with a home telescope? In this blog post, we’ve covered everything you need to know about choosing a home telescope. Check it out!

Reflector Vs. Refractor Telescopes 

What telescope should you buy for home astronomy? When it comes to buying a telescope for your home, it’ll come down to two categories - reflectors vs. refractor telescopes. 

Reflector telescopes are largely made-up of mirrors, which are used to reflect light to create an image. One of the key benefits of reflector telescopes is that they won’t have any chromatic distortion, because all wavelengths will be reflected from the mirrors in the same way. 

They also aren’t as expensive as refractor telescopes, making them an ideal choice for beginners. 

Reflector telescopes are great for seeing bright, large celestial objects like planets or moons. 

On the other hand, refractor telescopes use a lens to create an image rather than mirrors. They’re able to focus on very distant objects and magnify them to create an image. Compared to reflector telescopes, refractors are much more resistant to any misalignment, and they provide a much clearer image. 

Refractors provide very sharp images of planets and are great for spotting deep space objects like galaxies or nebulae. 

As you can see, both reflector and refractor telescopes offer a series of different benefits, so choosing between them will depend on your preference. 

What Can You See With A Home Telescope?

Let’s answer that popular question - what can you see with a home telescope?

Initially, you’d expect your telescope to see some basic binary stars and moons - though this is only scratching the surface. You’d be surprised by just how much you can expect to see with a premium home telescope. 

There’s a vast range of fascinating things you can uncover in the depths of space with a home telescope, including planets, galaxies, nebulae, comets, and so much more. Plus, you can also use home telescopes to admire any celestial events, including blood moon events, solar and lunar eclipses, and moon phases.

The Best Telescopes For Beginners 

Are you eager to get started with home astronomy? Below, we’ve listed the best telescopes, to begin with. Take a look! 

Firstly, we have the Saxon 767AZ Reflector Telescope, an excellent beginner telescope without the hefty price tag. The piece is easy to assemble, is extremely portable, and features a rack-and-pinion focuser - which ensures very smooth and simple adjustments. 

With a focal length of 700mm and an aperture of 76mm, this telescope is great for viewing moons, planets, bright nebulae, and star clusters. 

It’s the perfect choice for any upcoming celestial events, such as eclipses or blood moon events. 

For new astronomers eager to get started with a refractor telescope, this Saxon 709AZ3 Refractor Telescope offers great value for money. 

This very portable telescope, with an achromatic objective lens of 70mm and a 900m focal length, is perfect for viewing any celestial event, such as cyclical moon phases, blood moon events, or eclipses. 

The sturdy alt-azimuth mount makes it very seamless to move the scope in any direction and point at the desired object. 

If you’re tracking any celestial events in the sky, this Saxon 1141EQ Reflector Telescope with a  motor drive makes it an absolute breeze. 

This telescope has a larger aperture of 144mm to bring in an abundance of light, while the 1000mm focal length provides excellent magnification. The stable german equatorial mount and motor drive will make it easy to track objects in the sky when aligned. 

The piece is also very compact and lightweight - which makes it very ideal for carrying between locations. 

Head to the online store to browse our entire Saxon Telescope range now!