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Refractor Telescope Buying Guide 2022<\/span><\/h2>\n
Do you want to find out how to use a refractor telescope, and which design of a refracting telescope is best for amateur astronomers? Here is how:<\/p>\n
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- Unscrew and remove the dew shield.<\/li>\n
- Use three screws to collimate the objective lens.<\/li>\n
- Ensure that the star is symmetrical while being in and out of focus.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat is a refractor telescope, and why use one?<\/span><\/h3>\n
Refracting telescopes are a wise choice for novice astronomers since they are simple to build, easy to operate, low-maintenance, and affordable. As for their assembly, it is pretty straightforward: a refracting telescope uses two or more objective lens elements, a long tube, and an eyepiece.<\/p>\n
The number of lens elements in a refraction scope traditionally depends on the type of product you have. Thus, entry-level models are among the simplest-built ones and utilize 2-element objectives to correct the chromatic aberration<\/a>. These telescopes are easy to use and offer superb optical performance even suitable for daytime astronomical observations.<\/p>\n
Another variety of refractors, apochromatic telescopes, relies on three or four lens elements to provide a professional-grade, advanced deep-sky exploration experience. These models guarantee the maximum contrast and the best possible correction of the chromatic aberration, which ultimately translates into much sharper and more vivid images.<\/p>\n
While having a somewhat outdated (although still highly efficient) design, refractor telescopes are an excellent pick for amateur astronomers eager to explore the beautiful mysteries of our Solar System, with its numerous planets and moons. For those wanting to look deeper into the universe, though, reflector scopes will do a much better job as they come with robust light-gathering abilities.<\/p>\n
The advantages of refracting telescopes:<\/p>\n
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- excellent sharpness and contrast;<\/li>\n
- user-friendliness and low requirements for maintenance;<\/li>\n
- greater compactness and durability;<\/li>\n
- better image stabilization under poor lighting conditions;<\/li>\n
- reflections and light path interruptions are virtually non-existent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nHow does a refracting telescope work?<\/span><\/h3>\n
If you are new to astronomy and using telescopes, the first questions you are likely to ask are: \u201cwhat does a refracting telescope do?\u201d and \u201chow does a refracting telescope work?\u201d Lucky for you, most refractors are set up to make astronomy easier for novice users. Even with minimal or zero skills and experience, you will quickly learn to get splendid views of the Solar System\u2019s planets and moons, as well as enjoy dazzling deep-sky objects.<\/p>\n
Refracting telescopes use objective lenses to collect light from celestial targets and direct it to the eyepiece. The objective lens bends light somewhat to produce a focal point for the eyepiece to receive. When it travels through the objective lens, the light is slightly bent to give a point at which rays meet after refraction \u2013 a focal point \u2013 that the eyepiece receives, unbending the light. As a result, the needed magnification is achieved.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Today\u2019s refracting telescopes<\/a> can utilize a construction in which two or even three lenses<\/a> of different shapes and glass materials are placed close together. It is done to mitigate and correct problems, such as chromatic aberrations, where not all the colors of the spectrum are converged at one point, which results in an image-distorting colorful aura visible around sparkling objects.<\/p>\n