Posted by: BBC Sky at Night Magazine
If you’re new to astronomy there will come a time when you want to buy a telescope. This can be a daunting decision, full of new terms – do you want a refractor or a Schmidt-Cassegrain? An equatorial mount or a Dobsonian?
In the first episode of our all new online Masterclass series all about telescopes, experienced visual observer and astrophotographer Mary McIntyre will cut through the jargon to give a clear understanding of the most common telescopes and mounts, and the terminology that describes them.
Afterwards, there will be a chance to answer all your questions in a Q&A session, ensuring you come away from the evening able to make a better informed decision about what telescope will suit you best.
Join us on 24 March at 7pm BST. Get your tickets now -> https://www.bigmarker.com/immediate-media-co/BBC-Sky-at-Night-Magazine-Telescopes-Masterclass-Demystifying-astronomy-equipment-a-beginner-s-guide-to-telescopes-and-mounts-with-Mary-McIntyre?utm_bmcr_source=Social