The Basic Telescope Types- OPT

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In this video, OPT's Ian Lauer gives you a rundown on the basic telescope types. He discusses the benefits and considerations of the three basic telescope types (reflector, refractor, and catadioptric) so that you can make the best possible choice for your astronomy needs.
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[@Rico-Suave_]

Great video thanks

[@nocturnalmayhem0]

opt is a great business i ordered a telescope from them last march 6in f/6 newt and regret i didnt order from them sooner

[@OPTTelescopes]

Thank you! We are glad that we were able to set you up with a telescope that works so well for you.

[@austiethomas]

Future geek on a budget here Should I even bother making a purchase on a reflector telescope if my budget was around $ 500? Could you legitimately get a decent one for that price? Or do you have to start dippin into the thousand dollar range in order to get your moneys worth?

[@OPTTelescopes]

Yes! There are a variety of high quality reflecting telescopes in that price range. In fact, larger reflectors tend to be less expensive than most other types at the same aperture, which makes them great for astronomy on a budget. Here is a link to OPT's reflector page: www.optcorp.com/telescopes/reflector-telescopes.html If you have more questions or want us to help steer you in the right direction, you can reach us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 800-483-6287.

[@austiethomas]

Alright. Will do! Thanks for the speedy and informative reply.

[@OPTTelescopes]

You are welcome! We're glad to help.

[@ParaglidingManiac]

Why isn't "equatorials" mentioned? Because it's a mount? Then What is "Dobsonians" doing there? It's a Newtonian reflector on a alt-az mount.

[@OPTTelescopes]

This video was largely designed to be a reference about the basic telescope types for beginners. Since we see Dobsonians as great introductory scopes for new users, and since their visual distinctiveness makes them easy for beginners to recognize, we decided to point them out as a great all-in-one package that also provides new users with an easy-to-use mount.