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Refractor telescopes are the classic, long-tube instruments that use a series of glass lenses to focus light. Known for their simplicity and durability, they are perfect for beginners due to their low maintenance and easy setup.
While basic doublet models are affordable, they have smaller apertures. Premium triplet refractors, however, are favored by astrophotographers for producing high-contrast, color-accurate images. These telescopes offer crisp visuals and work well for both planetary and wide-field views.
Reflector telescopes use mirrors instead of lenses to gather and focus light, allowing for larger apertures at a lower cost. These telescopes are excellent for deep-sky observing and offer brighter, more detailed views compared to refractors in the same price range.
While they require occasional collimation (alignment of mirrors), the effort is minimal and well worth the enhanced viewing experience. Dobsonian telescopes, a subtype of reflectors, are especially popular among amateur astronomers for their simplicity and value.
Catadioptric telescopes combine both lenses and mirrors to deliver compact, versatile systems. They use a folded light path to keep the design short while achieving long focal lengths, making them ideal for planetary and deep-sky observation alike.
The two most popular types are Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes. These models often come with computerized mounts for automated tracking and object finding, which makes them an excellent all-around choice for users of all experience levels.
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