Astronomy buy and sell canada

Does Canada have a telescope?

The David Dunlap Observatory is home to the largest optical telescope on Canadian soil with a primary mirror measuring more than 1.88 metres (74 inches) in diameter.
Constructed in the 1930s, the Observatory is located in the heart of Richmond Hill, Ontario..

Does Canada have observatories?

Canada's research astronomers operate a number of observatories across the county that are exploring the universe in visible and radio wavelengths.
Many of these facilities have programs for public tours and outreach..

How much does a telescope cost?

Best Telescopes Under $1000

What are the 3 main factors that should be considered when choosing a telescope?

But there's no one "perfect" telescope — just as there's no such thing as a perfect car.
Instead, you should choose a telescope based on your observing interests, lifestyle, and budget..

Which type of telescope is best?

For those just starting in astronomy and astrophotography, a price range of $300 to $1,000 is standard.
The first choice is whether to buy a manual telescope or a computerized unit that can help you locate and track objects..

Why you should buy a telescope?

It connects us with friends, family, and shared stories of the sky dating back to the beginnings of civilization.
And it's cheap.
You can get a solid entry-level telescope and see craters on the moon, rings around Saturn, moons around Jupiter, star clusters, and nebulas for only a few hundred dollars..