Am I ready to buy a telescope?
Am I ready to buy a telescope?
You should have some basic knowledge of the sky before you consider a telescope purchase. If you cannot answer questions like the ones that follow, perhaps you should spend some time talking to people with more experience or read astronomy books and magazines before making a purchase.
Are you prepared to spend $400 (Canadian) or more on your purchase? A cheaper telescope may cause a great deal of frustration. Join a local club first and spend some time looking through other people's telescopes. The most important thing you can do is to ask questions of someone who has prior experience using a telescope.
This guide is provided as a public service by the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers (HAA). The HAA is dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of astronomy for people of all ages and experience levels.
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