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Are you wondering where to buy a telescope? Do you want to explore the night sky
with a telescope? Are you interested in learning astronomy and
knowing what makes a telescope work? What is the best telescope to buy? Then you've come to the right
place. OPT is one of the largest telescope dealers in the world! We
stock hundreds of astronomy telescopes; including Meade Telescopes, Celestron Telescopes and Vixen Telescopes. As a leader in quality and
reputation since 1947, OPT wants to help find the telescope that's
best for you! From choosing a beginner telescope to investing in the
finest optical equipment, the choice is clear - Oceanside Photo and
Telescope.
Let's begin with some telescope "basics"...
A telescope is as unique and individual as its user. Choosing a
telescope that's right for you and your budget is an important decision.
When buying your first telescope, it might be tempting to purchase a
department store model - but these telescopes are often unsatisfactory
and lead to disappointment. For about the same investment, you can
purchase an astronomical telescope for the beginning astronomer which
offers a lifetime of use and fascination.
Don't fall for advertisements on a telescope's magnifying power.
Telescope magnifying power is dependent on the eyepiece, while the
ability to see and resolve progressively fainter objects relies on the
telescope's aperture (lens or mirror size). Some telescope designs are
better suited to objects such as nebula, galaxies and star clusters -
while other telescope types have an edge for lunar viewing, planetary
studies and double stars. No matter what telescope style you chose, all
telescopes are designed to work across the full spectrum of astronomy
objects. A telescope is a very versatile tool and some models - such as
the refractor telescope and catadioptric telescope - can be used for
close-up views of wildlife, birdwatching and other terrestrial subjects!
Before you make a telescope purchase, there are many things to consider.
When practicing visual astronomy, even the largest telescope cannot
conquer light pollution; yet the right telescope can offer even urban
observers a wealth of studies. If you're traveling to a dark sky
location to observe, telescope portability will be foremost on your list
of telescope needs. For dark, rural observing locations, or home
observatories, the sky is the only limit! Different telescopes serve
different purposes and OPT has a wide range of telescopes available
and professional
optical equipment to suit your every need.
If you're interested in buying a telescope - or just learning more -
browse through our telescope listings and read! In Choosing A Telescope by
Design you'll find more about each basic type of telescope style
and its general applications. As you journey further into each
category, you can learn the history of different telescope types and
how they work! If you're interested in Choosing A Telescope by the
Manufacturer Series, you'll be introduced to the companies that
produce telescopes and the models they offer - as well as a brief
description of what makes each particular series of telescope unique!
How much does a telescope cost? Try visiting Choosing A Telescopes By
Price Range. This will give you an excellent overview about what
type of telescope can be purchased in a specific price range, what the
models are, and who creates them. We even offer high quality Used, Open Box, and Demo Telescopes & Mounts as well!
At OPT, we take your telescope investment and astronomy experience
seriously. If you're not happy... We're not happy. We're dedicated
to matching the right telescope to the right person and serving all
your telescope shopping
needs at the lowest prices. Buying a quality telescope on-line has
never been safer and easier! At Oceanside Photo and Telescope, your
satisfaction is always 100% guaranteed. Our full-purchase support
promise means we are always here for you - long after your telescope
comes home. If you have any questions
about buying a
telescope, concerns about telescope quality, or just want to discuss
what's best for your telescope investment, the OPT telescope experts are
here to help. Feel free to contact us or call
1-800-483-6287.
The telescope you will love the most is the telescope you will use!
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