Each type of telescope has its own benefits and drawbacks so let’s take a look at what they are and which telescope you should buy for your particular purposes.

We run through the jargon you need to know to make sense of the different types of telescope on the market ...

There are a lot of different types of telescopes out there, some of which are really expensive — but don't be put off by all the jargon and details. Picking one that suits you is pretty easy.

How a refractor is different from other telescopes Typically, there are three types of telescopes that budding astronomers use, with a refractor telescope the preferred for beginner or amateur ...

How a refractor is different from other telescopes Typically, there are three types of telescopes that budding astronomers use, with a refractor telescope the preferred for beginner or amateur ...

How a refractor is different from other telescopes Typically, there are three types of telescopes that budding astronomers use, with a refractor telescope the preferred for beginner or amateur ...

The next sections detail the different types of telescopes along with a bit of history and some general advantages and disadvantages for each.

How a refractor is different from other telescopes Typically, there are three types of telescopes that budding astronomers use, with a refractor telescope the preferred for beginner or amateur ...

Lots of interesting physics goes into how researchers perceive the colors of planets and stars through different types of telescopes. Observing Mars with probes ...

Lots of interesting physics goes into how researchers perceive the colors of planets and stars through different types of telescopes. Observing Mars with probes ...