Is a 150mm telescope good?

Is a 150mm telescope good?

150mm Newtonians are great all-rounders. The short focal length ones (f4 = 600mm focal length to f6 900mm focal length) are especially good for ‘deep sky’ (Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters). Focal ratios of f6 to f8 are good for planetary views too! Newtonians over f8 (1200mm/150mm) are very cumbersome.

What is the best size telescope for viewing planets?

Telescopes that have 4 or 5 inch diameters are great for viewing solar system objects like the planets, our Moon, and Jupiter’s moons. Viewing Neptune and Uranus can be difficult with a scope this small but it’s not impossible. A telescope of this size is probably a good starting point for a complete beginner.

How many mm should a telescope be?

The main specifications for a really useful first telescope should be: a minimum aperture of at least 90mm for a refractor or 130mm for a reflector and 1,000mm focal length for each. This combination will provide enough light grasp and permit a high enough magnification to see detail on the brighter planets.

What telescope is best for viewing galaxies?

Celestron NexStar 5SE Schmidt
The Celestron NexStar 5SE Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is our top pick due to its all-around accessibility and ease of use. Its primary 5-inch mirror offers crisp, intimate views of the moon and bright planets, and provides an entry into views of distant galaxies and star clusters.

Is a 6-inch telescope good?

6-inch Telescopes offer exceptional resolution for their size. They can resolve double stars at . 76 arcseconds and can be magnified up to 304 times the human eye. 6″ Optical tubes also make exceptional light gatherers by allowing an observer to see 14.7 magnitude stars!

Which is the best refractor telescope on the market?

The PowerSeeker 80 is a short refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go…. The PowerSeeker 70 is a refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the… Discover our Solar System with the Celestron PowerSeeker 60EQ!

What kind of refractor does a Sky Watcher use?

Designed with the discerning astrophotographer in mind, Sky-Watcher’s top-of-the-line Esprit refractors deliver the kind of imaging performance one would expect from telescopes costing thousands of dollars more.

What kind of finderscope does the Esprit refractor have?

All Esprit refractors also come with a 8×50 right angle finderscope, 2-inch Star diagonal, M48 camera adapter, D-style dovetail, and padded case.

How long does it take to get a telescope from telescopesplus?

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