Refracting Telescope

Posted on August 1, 2011 by JonLake

The refracting telescope is just one of several types of telescopes.

Telescopes can be put into different categories by optical design and also where they are placed.

Refracting telescopes (also known as refractor telescopes) are in the optical design category along with the reflector telescope and catadioptric telescope. Depending on your intended use for your telescope, they all have their own distinctive good points and not so good points.

FACT – Did you know that binoculars, long focus camera lenses and opera glasses are in fact all types of refracting telescopes?!

A refracting telescope uses a lens as its objective to form an image. It effectively bends light (refraction) causing parallel light rays to come together at a single point. At this point, the image is magnified giving the user a fantastic, bright, clear image.

Refracting telescopes were the first type of optical telescope with the earliest known one being made in 1608 in Holland. However, Galileo got to hear about this invention and went on to make his own version telling the world it was his idea!! – Tut tut!!

There are several types of refracting telescope and they come in all sorts of prices to suit most budgets too, so if you are a beginner or looking to upgrade your current telescope, I am sure you will find what you are looking for….

Here are a few examples on the market at the moment

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Capricorn Refracting Telescope

Posted on January 7, 2011 by JonLake

This refracting telescope has a multi-coated, 70mm object lens (rare at this price!), capable of gathering 36% more light than the 60mm lens found in most of its rivals.

This refracting telescope also has a focal length of 36″ (900mm). The realistic magnification range is between 36x and 90x with the eyepieces included. Its read dot finder makes initial orientation relatively simple, and the equatorial mount makes it easier to track stars in continuous motion.

The adjustable tripod with accessory tray (included) and main tube are made from aluminium.

You can get this awesome refracting telescope HERE from Amazon

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60mm Refractor Telescope

Posted on January 7, 2011 by JonLake

These professional refracting telescopes include an aluminium stand and have a 60mm Aperture and 700mm Focal Length.

This 60mm refractor telescope comes with 2 x Barlow Lens, 1.5 x Erecting eyepiece, Finder scope 5×24 and 3 eye pieces.

If you are looking for telescopes for sale then this refracting telescope is available at Amazon HERE

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Vivitar Refractor Telescope

Posted on January 7, 2011 by JonLake

This is a super cheap Vivitar refracting telescope to get your astronomy hobby off to a great start.

It has a tripod included and also 60x and 120x magnification.

This refractor telescope also comes with a case.

**If you are looking for telescopes for sale then this an absolute steal from Amazon**

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Celestron Refractor Telescope

Posted on November 2, 2010 by JonLake

This amazing Celestron 60 mm refractor telescope has a Nexstar computer controlled database which can locate over 4000 celestial objects. Together with the Finderscope it aligns the scope to achieve phenomenal views of stars, moons planets, comets and so much more…

It is easy to set up and use and comes with “The Sky” astronomy CD-ROM software which enables you to print off sky maps to navigate the stars.

Get this amazing refracting telescope from Amazon while there is still over £60 off!!

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Refractor Telescope

Posted on October 25, 2010 by JonLake

Reviewed as “Superb value for money” this Celestron Astromaster refractor telescope is a must have for budding star gazers.

This dual purpose telescope works well for both terrestrial and celestial viewing. It is easy to see both the rings of Saturn and the moons of Jupiter with this refracting telescope.

The package also includes an extremely informative software package which will help you loacte and identify 10000 celestial objects.

It is quick and easy to set up and comes with 2 eyepieces and also a sturdy tripod. The built in setting circle also helps to locate objects in the night sky.

All in all of the many refracting telescopes out there this one really seems to have previous buyers buzzing with nothing but great things to say.

Find out more HERE

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