Amateur Telescopes

Thinking about stargazing? This 10-question quiz covers the basics of amateur telescopes, from how they are built to how you choose one. You will answer a mix of true-or-false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank, with questions like "___ is considered to be telescope's most important feature" and "The most popular type of a Reflector telescope is ___." A great starting point for beginners curious about the hobby. A fact that catches people off guard: for a given aperture, reflector telescopes are usually the least expensive option, so a bigger view does not always mean a bigger price. You will also meet the main telescope mount types.