CHOOSING YOURTELESCOPE

Every person is different so it is essential to try a telescope before buying. This advice is important when buying binoculars and vital when buying a telescope. Your own eye pupil diameter, in relation to the scope’s magnification, is critical to both your comfort and optimum optical performance.

Good scopes are heavy by the nature of their optics. Choose one that you can easily carry for hours on end.

Test its optical performance by viewing objects at different distances in different light. How well does it perform in low light conditions? Look for a crisp, bright image.

The best higher magnification scopes contain the most expensive lenses. Look for ED or Fluorite objective lenses, but at 30x or lower magnification the benefits are barely noticeable.

Does the price include the eyepiece? Try both zoom and fixed eyepieces.

How well built is it? Is it sufficiently armoured to take a few knocks? Is it waterproof?

‘Future proof‘ your purchase – can a camera be easily attached?

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