Types of Mounts

Another key element of the telescope is the mount that can be divided into three groups:

Azimuth, which is composed of two axes, one vertical and one horizontal allowing the telescope to move in any direction easily. Have the advantage of being easy to manage but do not allow more advanced operations such as automatic tracking for photography. These are highly recommended when you only use the telescope for visual observing. Are more used in simple refractor telescope.

Equatorial also has two axes, but one of them is at an angle parallel to the axis of rotation of the Earth. The system enables the precise movement of the stars throughout the duration of the observation, for which it should add automatic tracking engine. Usually the engine is optional but recommended to win more precision. Another advantage is that being equipped with graduated circles that correspond to celestial coordinates is easier to find the stars.

Another option is the Dobson mount, which is composed of wood panels and are widely used in Newtonian reflecting telescopes medium or large opening.

Where to buy

Telescopes have to be bought in a store specialized because the attention is better than places that are not dedicated to sell that kind of product. Before go to the store is important know some specification about telescopes.

Another option is to use the flea market, but in this case you must take the necessary precautions not to buy a telescope in poor condition.