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Celestron: Premier manufacturer of state-of-the-art telescopes

Celestron is an industry leader in telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and microscopes. But it is in the area of telescopes where Celestron really shines. Few manufacturers have dedicated an entire product line to telescopes for beginners, but this company has. With numerous models at various price ranges, there's sure to be a beginner's telescope for the astronomer in you.

With objective lens diameters of 60 - 114 mm, Celestron telescopes for beginners are serious instruments. If you're most interested in looking at near-space objects like the moon, Mars and Jupiter, choose a refractor-type instrument. A refractor uses a lens system to deliver an image to the eyepiece. Light passes straight through the tube to the eyepiece for a bright, clear view. Refractors' efficiency is limited by the physics and cost of optical glass -- so refractors, with their smaller-diameter objectives, are best for viewing relatively close celestial objects. If you're interested in viewing deep-space objects like galaxies, nebulas and star clusters, choose a reflector. This type of scope uses mirrors to collect and focus an image at the eyepiece. Since mirrors are cheaper and easier to make in larger sizes than optical glass lenses, reflectors can gather more light than refractors, making them ideal for studying distant objects in space.

Celestron telescopes for beginners are full-featured, serious instruments. A special eyepiece makes aiming the instrument a snap. Sturdy aluminum tripods are standard. Choose an alt-azimuth mount if you want to use your scope for terrestrial as well as celestial viewing. An equatorial mount is for celestial viewing only. There are special filters for solar or lunar observing.

These products are designed to grow with you as your skill increases. You can add a motor, for example, to efficiently track objects in their apparent motion through the night sky. There are camera adapters that allow you to mount a 35-mm SLR camera to the scope for terrestrial photography or for short-duration exposures to take pictures of the moon or planets. You can use a variety of eyepieces that enhance your viewing. Celestron has thought of everything. These are instruments you can buy with confidence and use for years to come.

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Rita Liotta is a successful author and publisher at www.1st-at-binoculars.com.  Recommending binoculars, telescopes, rifle scopes, night vision, spotting scopes, laser sights, range finders & night vision goggles. 27-05-04