Different Types of Telescopes

Lots of people are natural born curios to many things such as curiousness on stars and outer space. Though many would say that the mystery behind stars and outer space is unexplainable, scientist and other researchers still try their best to give explanation to everything through the use of telescopes. A tool that is perfect for star gazing since it can magnify distant object and get a detailed view of it. And in the field of astronomy where stars are greatly studied and tackled, telescopes helps view a far away celestial object and some electromagnetic radiation. Thus, if you are already interested in owning one telescope, then you should learn that there are three basic types of telescopes. The category or types are mainly base on its function principles. 

• Space Telescopes – the main function of space telescopes is to help the astronomers study the sky well. All the things in the sky will be carefully watch and analyze, including the images that will be greatly captured with the lens of the space telescopes.  
•  Solar Telescopes – sun is one very important element in the sky that needs to be studied carefully by the astronomers. It is where all living things get light, energy and life. Without the sun, there would be no probably living things here in earth or no one would survive. Therefore, a telescope that is exclusively design to study the sun is perfect and called normally as the solar telescope.
• Dobsonian Telescope – it is a low-cost telescope that is commonly used by amateur. Popularized by amateur astronomer John Dobson in the 60’s and has a simplified mechanical design. The readily available components make the dobsonian to create a large, portable and low-cost telescope.

Telescopes are indeed expensive instruments so therefore, if you are planning to invest for it, make sure that you have the right budget. Just always take note that the more capacity of the telescope to gather light, the better will be the image.