Sonnenteleskop ST 60/1375 0.7Å SolaREDi Alpha Hepta Odyssey OTA

Describes the exact structure of the telescope thereby further subdividing the different types of telescope.

With H-alpha telescopes you can observe prominences, flares and filaments on the Sun. Additionally, these telescopes have an etalon filter and a blocking filter.

Caution: you can also buy versions without the blocking filter. You should never use these without a blocking filter.

This is the distance between the objective lens or mirror and the focal point.

The ability of the optic to discern the fine detail of objects that are close together.

The telescope’s magnification should not exceed this factor, because otherwise the image will appear weak and dark.

Focusers are available in 1.25" or 2" formats. Many 2" focusers also have a 1.25" adapter.

Describes the exact construction of the particular mount and thereby further subdivides the different types of mount.

An OTA is an optical tube without a mount. It is short for optical tube assembly.

A mini telescope used to locate a celestial object. There are optical finders and red dot finders.

Telescopes for experienced observers, but also for ambitious beginners.