A Reflector Telescope Delivers Better Performance
Posted by Elite Internet Technologies on November 2nd, 2016
Are you a budding astronomer? Do you look up at the night sky and wish you could look into deep space? If you are on the verge of purchasing a telescope, consider a reflector telescope. A reflector telescope delivers better performance. These are a solid source to capture bright stars in a dark sky. The biggest advantage is value. You will not have to compromise cost over performance. Reflector telescopes cost less per inch of aperture more than any other type of telescope.
This type of telescope has a large aperture which can focus on objects with extreme precision. The only drawback may be the size and weight of the telescope. Reflector telescopes have only one mirror, whereas a refractor telescope can have two to four lenses. All the lenses on a refractor are precisely curved in unique glass formulations so they can produce good images. Similar to a refractor telescope, a catadioptrics telescope also has three or more optical curved surfaces for quality accuracy.
Because of all the costly glass used in refractors and catadioptrics telescopes they are more expensive than a reflector scope. Reflector telescopes are the least expensive to make, therefore, less costly to buy in terms of cost per inch of aperture. If you are planning on observing deep space, a reflector has a bigger aperture, better performance and some have an equatorial mount for recording space objects in detail.
As far as cost, you can’t beat a reflector telescope. It does have its drawbacks such as diffraction, size, weight, coma and the extra maintenance. Diffraction can occur and images appear scattered and with less contrast in planetary observations. Stars can suffer diffraction spikes on imaging due to the vanes which hold the diagonal mirror. All reflectors telescopes can weigh 50 percent more than other types of telescopes plus the long optical tube can be difficult to manage; needing plenty of room to operate.
A reflector telescope requires alignment of the optics and re-collimation. The exposed mirrors will need periodic maintenance in cleaning but only takes a few minutes before planetary observing begins. Reflector telescopes have been a favourite for hundreds of years, and offer superior value for the cost. Most well-known models are 60mm (2.4 creep), 80mm (3.1 crawl), 114mm (4.5 crawl) or 155mm (6 crawls).
Orion Telescopes offer power as 300X or more. All things considered, more power improves planetary or lunar observing, since the power alludes to the amplification and may give bigger, yet extremely detailed picture. The unobtrusive eye-piece may hinder some viewing because of the smaller mirror formulation. A Vixen Telescope is always a good option as well. You can get a reflector or refractor telescope with the Vixen brand, and any of the different types of Vixens offer excellent performance.
