How to Buy a Telescope : Telescope Buying Guide: Dobsonian Mounts

Posted in Telescopes on October 9th, 2010 by admin

Dobsonian telescope mounts are commonly used for reflecting telescopes or Newtonian telescopes. Learn about Dobsonian mounts for Telescopes in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

Expert: Jesse Sturgeon
Bio: Jesse Sturgeon has served as a sales and customer service representative for Anacortes Telescope in Anacortes, Wash. for several years. He enjoys introducing people to the science & art of Astronomy.
Filmmaker: Curtis Enlow

Duration : 0:2:24

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How to Buy a Telescope : Telescope Buying Guide: What to Avoid

Posted in Telescopes on July 5th, 2010 by admin

When buying a telescope, be wary of inflated magnification claims and wobbly tripods. Shop wisely for Telescopes with the buying tips in this free video on home Astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

Expert: Jesse Sturgeon
Bio: Jesse Sturgeon has served as a sales and customer service representative for Anacortes Telescope in Anacortes, Wash. for several years. He enjoys introducing people to the science & art of astronomy.
Filmmaker: Curtis Enlow

Duration : 0:2:19

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How to Buy a Telescope : Telescope Buying Guide: Low Cost Options

Posted in Telescopes on June 5th, 2010 by admin

Excellent quality telescopes can be purchased for less than $500. Save money when shopping for Telescopes with the buying tips in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

Expert: Jesse Sturgeon
Bio: Jesse Sturgeon has served as a sales and customer service representative for Anacortes Telescope in Anacortes, Wash. for several years. He enjoys introducing people to the science & art of Astronomy.
Filmmaker: Curtis Enlow

Duration : 0:3:45

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How to Buy a Telescope : Telescope Buying Guide: Reflecting Telescopes

Posted in Telescopes on May 27th, 2010 by admin

A reflecting telescope should only be used for night sky viewing. Discover the difference between reflecting and refracting Telescopes in this free video on home astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

Expert: Jesse Sturgeon
Bio: Jesse Sturgeon has served as a sales and customer service representative for Anacortes Telescope in Anacortes, Wash. for several years. He enjoys introducing people to the science & art of Astronomy.
Filmmaker: Curtis Enlow

Duration : 0:1:34

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How to Buy a Telescope : Telescope Buying Guide: Composite Telescopes

Posted in Telescopes on May 9th, 2010 by admin

Composite telescopes have greater focal lengths and more compact designs than standard Telescopes. Find out how composite telescopes differ from other telescopes in this free video on home Astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

Expert: Jesse Sturgeon
Bio: Jesse Sturgeon has served as a sales and customer service representative for Anacortes Telescope in Anacortes, Wash. for several years. He enjoys introducing people to the science & art of astronomy.
Filmmaker: Curtis Enlow

Duration : 0:2:16

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How to Buy a Telescope : Telescope Buying Guide: Refracting Telescopes

Posted in Telescopes on April 24th, 2010 by admin

A refracting telescope is the most common kind of telescope. Discover the difference between refracting and reflecting Telescopes in this free video on home Astronomy from a telescope salesperson.

Expert: Jesse Sturgeon
Bio: Jesse Sturgeon has served as a sales and customer service representative for Anacortes Telescope in Anacortes, Wash. for several years. He enjoys introducing people to the science & art of astronomy.
Filmmaker: Curtis Enlow

Duration : 0:3:24

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Astronomy Binoculars: Its Edge over Telescopes

Posted in Astronomy Binoculars on September 27th, 2008 by admin

Mention about astronomy and the first thing that will come up into your mind will be Telescopes—the same ones that are currently used in space centers such as Hubble. Perhaps the only one you’re going to have will be the small one. However, if you just learn to watch out the market, you will soon realize that there are actually plenty of astronomical equipment that you can use. One of the best examples will be the Astronomy binoculars. Read more »

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