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A Beginner's Guide to Refractor Telescopes

Do you have an interest in astronomy, but you don't know where to start when it comes to buying your first telescope?

You may be overwhelmed by the options you find online and in local stores. You want to buy one that’s going to last you a long time, so you need to do some research before you make your final decision. One thing to consider is getting a refractor telescope instead of something else like a reflector telescope or an equatorial mount scope. Refractor telescopes are affordable and durable, making them ideal for amateur astronomers with limited budgets who want their first telescope to last through years of stargazing fun.

You've come to the right place! We at Telescopes Canada will help you learn all about refractor telescopes, what they are, and how to find the one that's right for you.

Refractor Telescopes and Their Benefits

Refractor telescopes are a type of telescope that uses a combination of lenses and mirrors to collect and focus light. Their design can be advantageous because they are lightweight and often cheaper than other types of telescopes. The 5-inch and 6-inch refractor telescopes are the most popular because their aperture will allow you to see deeper into space than smaller or larger models. With a five-inch refractor telescope, you’ll be able to see Jupiter’s cloud bands, the rings around Saturn, the phases of Venus, and craters on the Moon and Mars’ polar ice caps.

Besides this, there are many benefits to using a refractor telescope.

Easy to Store

Refractor telescopes are lightweight and don't need any extra storage space, which makes them perfect for taking on trips.

Affordable

Prices for refractor telescopes start at around $250, so they are significantly less expensive than other types of telescopes.

Easier to Use

You won’t have any trouble finding a location with a view of your house to set up your refractor telescope. If you want the best views of space, use it outside and find an open area with no streetlights or buildings in sight. It will also help if you know what time objects rise or set.

Find Refractor Telescopes at cheap deals at Telescopes Canada

Refractor Telescopes are the most common type of telescope. They use a lens at the front of the scope to gather light and a large mirror at the back of the scope to reflect light, so they're great for viewing solar systems, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae. They can be used with both terrestrial and celestial objects. The two most common sizes are 6-inch refractor telescopes and 5-inch refractor telescopes. And if you're looking to buy this amazing invention, there's no better place than to have them with Telescopes Canada. So, what are you waiting for? It's time to buy refractor telescopes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are refractor telescopes used for?

While there are several types of telescopes, refractors are the most popular and well-known type of telescope due to their accessibility and affordability. They are used for many different purposes, such as viewing stars and planets in space or investigating scientific concepts.

Does a refractor telescope invert the image?

No! A refractor is designed to provide an inverted view of what you're looking at so that objects appear right-side-up when viewed through the lens.

What is the main optical element in a refractor telescope?

The primary component of any telescope is its objective lens or mirror. These allow light to be collected and then relayed into the viewer’s eyepiece where they can be observed, magnified and observed again. In the case of a refractor telescope, this large 5-inch lens or 6-inch lens has lenses placed on either side which help focus light onto it. All three parts must be aligned precisely to produce clear images with no distortion for optimum quality.

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Askar Telescope Askar FMA180 Triplet ED 180mm Astrograph Lens - FMA180

Askar Askar FMA180 Triplet ED 180mm Astrograph Lens - FMA180

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Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo - ES-FLAR80640-IEXOS

Explore Scientific Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo - ES-FLAR80640-IEXOS

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$Svbony Telescope Svbony SV503 Telescope ED 80mm F7 Doublet Refractor for Astronomy - F9359B$ $Svbony Telescope Svbony SV503 Telescope ED 80mm F7 Doublet Refractor for Astronomy - F9359B$

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$Celestron Telescope Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor - 22403$ $Celestron Telescope Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor - 22403$

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Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo with Solar Filter - ES-FLAR80640CF-IEXOS

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Askar Telescope Askar ED80 Two-Element f/7 Telescope - ASK80ED

Askar Askar ED80 Two-Element f/7 Telescope - ASK80ED

Sale price$559 CAD

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$Celestron Telescope Celestron 80 LCM Computerized Refractor - 22051$ $Celestron Telescope Celestron 80 LCM Computerized Refractor - 22051$

Celestron Celestron 80 LCM Computerized Refractor - 22051

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Askar Telescope Askar FMA180 Pro Sextuplet 180mm Astrograph Lens - FMA180PRO

Askar Askar FMA180 Pro Sextuplet 180mm Astrograph Lens - FMA180PRO

Sale price$632 CAD

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Sharpstar Optics Telescope Sharpstar Optics 50EDPH Triplet APO - 50EDPH

Sharpstar Optics Sharpstar Optics 50EDPH Triplet APO - 50EDPH

Sale price$632 CAD

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Askar Telescope Askar 60F Quadruplet Flat-Field APO - ASKAR-60F

Askar Askar 60F Quadruplet Flat-Field APO - ASKAR-60F

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$Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - ES-ED0806-02$ $Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - ES-ED0806-02$

Explore Scientific Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - ES-ED0806-02

Sale price$700 CAD Regular price$840 CAD

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$Celestron Telescope Celestron Astro Fi 90 Wi-Fi Refractor Telescope - 22201$ $Celestron Telescope Celestron Astro Fi 90 Wi-Fi Refractor Telescope - 22201$

Celestron Celestron Astro Fi 90 Wi-Fi Refractor Telescope - 22201

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Airy Disk Airy Disk APO 60mm f/5.5 ED Apochromatic Doublet Refractor

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Sky-Watcher Telescope Sky-Watcher Startravel 80 80mm Achromat Doublet Telescope with AZ-GTe Mount - S21150

Sky-Watcher Sky-Watcher Startravel 80 80mm Achromat Doublet Telescope with AZ-GTe Mount - S21150

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