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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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Sky-Watcher Telescope Sky-Watcher Startravel 102 102mm Achromat Doublet Telescope with AZ-GTe Mount - S21160

Sky-Watcher Sky-Watcher Startravel 102 102mm Achromat Doublet Telescope with AZ-GTe Mount - S21160

Sale price$821 CAD

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$Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific 102mm Achromat Refractor Telescope - DAR102065-02$ $Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific 102mm Achromat Refractor Telescope - DAR102065-02$

Explore Scientific Explore Scientific 102mm Achromat Refractor Telescope - DAR102065-02

Sale price$822 CAD

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$Airy Disk Telescope Airy Disk Premium Apochromatic ED Doublet Refractor Telescopes$ $Airy Disk Telescope Airy Disk Premium Apochromatic ED Doublet Refractor Telescopes$

Airy Disk Airy Disk APO 60mm f/5.5 ED Apochromatic Doublet Refractor w/ 1.0x Flattener

Sale price$823 CAD

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$Celestron Telescope Celestron NexStar 102 SLT Refractor - 22096$ $Celestron Telescope Celestron NexStar 102 SLT Refractor - 22096$

Celestron Celestron NexStar 102 SLT Refractor - 22096

Sale price$864 CAD

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Askar Telescope Askar FMA230 F/4.6 Triplet with Reducer - FMA230

Askar Askar FMA230 F/4.6 Triplet with Reducer - FMA230

Sale price$868 CAD

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$Celestron Telescope Celestron Omni XLT 102 Refractor - 21088$

Celestron Celestron Omni XLT 102 Refractor - 21088

Sale price$890 CAD

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William Optics Telescope Red William Optics New Super ZenithStar 73 III f/5.9 OTA FPL53 Doublet APO 2.5" R&P Focuser

William Optics Telescope Gold William Optics New Super ZenithStar 73 III f/5.9 OTA FPL53 Doublet APO 2.5" R&P Focuser

William Optics William Optics New Super ZenithStar 73 III f/5.9 OTA FPL53 Doublet APO 2.5" R&P Focuser

Sale price$986 CAD

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$Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific Firstlight 4-Inch Refractor - FL-AR1021000MAZ01$ $Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific Firstlight 4-Inch Refractor - FL-AR1021000MAZ01$

Explore Scientific Explore Scientific Firstlight 4-Inch Refractor - FL-AR1021000MAZ01

Sale price$991 CAD

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$Celestron Telescope BUNDLE: Celestron NexStar 102SLT 102mm f/6.5 Refractor Telescope Kit with NexYZ Smartphone Adapter & SkyPortal WiFi Module - 23092 (Save $155!)$ $Celestron Telescope BUNDLE: Celestron NexStar 102SLT 102mm f/6.5 Refractor Telescope Kit with NexYZ Smartphone Adapter & SkyPortal WiFi Module - 23092 (Save $155!)$

Celestron BUNDLE: Celestron NexStar 102SLT 102mm f/6.5 Refractor Telescope Kit with NexYZ Smartphone Adapter & SkyPortal WiFi Module v3 - 23092 (Save $155!)

Sale price$999 CAD Regular price$1,154 CAD

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$Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific 127mm Achromat Refractor Telescope - DAR127065-02$ $Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific 127mm Achromat Refractor Telescope - DAR127065-02$

Explore Scientific Explore Scientific 127mm Achromat Refractor Telescope - DAR127065-02

Sale price$1,027 CAD

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Askar Telescope Askar 65mm f/6.4 Quintuplet Flat-Field Astrograph - 65PHQ

Askar Askar 65mm f/6.4 Quintuplet Flat-Field Astrograph - 65PHQ

Sale price$1,079 CAD

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$Celestron Telescope Celestron Omni XLT 120 Refractor - 21090$

Celestron Celestron Omni XLT 120 Refractor - 21090

Sale price$1,090 CAD

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$ZWO Telescope ZWO FF65 65mm Apochromatic Refractor Telescope - ZWO-FF65-APO$ $ZWO Telescope ZWO FF65 65mm Apochromatic Refractor Telescope - ZWO-FF65-APO$

ZWO ZWO FF65 65mm Apochromatic Refractor Telescope - ZWO-FF65-APO

Sale price$1,090 CAD

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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$1,096 CAD

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$Sharpstar Optics Telescope Sharpstar Optics 76EDPH 76mm f/5.5 ED Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope - SHEDPH76$ $Sharpstar Optics Telescope Sharpstar Optics 76EDPH 76mm f/5.5 ED Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope - SHEDPH76$

Sharpstar Optics Sharpstar Optics 76EDPH 76mm f/5.5 ED Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope - SHEDPH76

Sale price$1,144 CAD

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$Svbony Telescope Svbony SV550 Telescope 80mm Triplet APO OTA Refractor for Astronomy - F9381A$ $Svbony SV550 Telescope 80mm Triplet APO OTA Refractor for Astronomy - F9381A$

Svbony Svbony SV550 Telescope 80mm Triplet APO OTA Refractor for Astronomy - F9381A

Sale price$1,170 CAD

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$William Optics Telescope William Optics All New Gran Turismo 71 APO Refractor, 2.5" R&P Focuser - A-F71GTII$ $William Optics Telescope William Optics All New Gran Turismo 71 APO Refractor, 2.5" R&P Focuser - A-F71GTII$

William Optics William Optics All New Gran Turismo 71 APO Refractor, 2.5" R&P Focuser - A-F71GTII

Sale priceFrom $1,172 CAD

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William Optics Telescope William Optics New Super ZenithStar 81 f/6.9 OTA FPL53 Doublet APO, 2.5" R&P Focuser - A-Z81

William Optics Telescope Red William Optics New Super ZenithStar 81 f/6.9 OTA FPL53 Doublet APO, 2.5" R&P Focuser - A-Z81

William Optics William Optics New Super ZenithStar 81 f/6.9 OTA FPL53 Doublet APO, 2.5" R&P Focuser - A-Z81

Sale price$1,199 CAD

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$William Optics Telescope William Optics MiniCat 51 WIFD f/3.5 Petzval Refractor Telescope - T-C-MINI-RD$ $William Optics Telescope William Optics MiniCat 51 WIFD f/3.5 Petzval Refractor Telescope - T-C-MINI-RD$

William Optics William Optics MiniCat 51 WIFD f/3.5 Petzval Refractor Telescope - T-C-MINI-RD

Sale price$1,199 CAD

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$Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific Firstlight 5-Inch Refractor - FL-AR1271200MAZ01$ $Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific Firstlight 5-Inch Refractor - FL-AR1271200MAZ01$

Explore Scientific Explore Scientific Firstlight 5-Inch Refractor - FL-AR1271200MAZ01

Sale price$1,203 CAD

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William Optics Telescope William Optics RedCat 51 V3 WIFD APO 250mm f/4.9 - L-RC51III

William Optics William Optics RedCat 51 V3 WIFD APO 250mm f/4.9 - L-RC51III

Sale price$1,212 CAD

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Askar Telescope Askar FRA300 Pro f/5 Quintuplet Astrograph - FRA300

Askar Askar FRA300 Pro f/5 Quintuplet Astrograph - FRA300

Sale price$1,227 CAD

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$Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific 152mm Achromat Refractor Telescope - DAR152065-01$ $Explore Scientific Telescope Explore Scientific 152mm Achromat Refractor Telescope - DAR152065-01$