shopping for telescope

For a long time, astronomy has been second nature to me. It has always been my ambition to enhance my viewing experience with any of these accessories, which range from moon filters to technologically computerized installed telescopes. My curiosity has driven me to embark on the thrilling journey of purchasing my first telescope. I’m interested in asteroids, from the majestic Saturn to the brilliant Venus and Red Mars, as well as astronomical phenomena such as solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, and occultation (Navashin 36).

I’d like a compact, high-quality telescope with a flat, steady mount and a large aperture for clearer, brighter views. For simplicity, it is simple to use and set up. These three gadgets caught my attention, one was Vixen VMC95L Telescope and mini portal mount going for $499 and has the following attributes: the aperture of 95mm, the focal length of 1050mm, and resolving power of 1.22 arc second and excellent light gathering power of 184x. The second telescope is Vixen A80Mf Refractor telescope and mini portal mount, with the following characteristics: 80mm aperture 900mm focal length, resolving power of 1.45arc sec and light gathering power of 131x. It goes for $399. Lastly, Vixen VMC110L Refractor telescope which has an aperture of 110mm and a focal length of 1035mm, a resolving power of 1.05arc sec and the light gathering power of up to 184x its priced at $379 (Gaherty 29).

The above attributes are crucial in focusing and getting clear, sharp views of celestial objects in the space. I would go for the Vixen VMC110L, it has a wider aperture, therefore, offering sharper images compared to the other two and its price is relatively low.

Works Cited

Gaherty, Geoff. “Through My Eyepiece: Starting Out: Buying a Telescope.” Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada 101 (2007): 29.

Navashin, M. S. “Book-Review-the Amateur Astronomer’s Telescope.” Journal of the British Astronomical Association 99 (1989): 36.