Scientists as well as well as people of recreation think of our galaxy as fascinating and extraordinary. The only way to witness all of this is to view it with a telescope. This is the only type that allows for enough magnification to make it possible for us to view planets, stars, and other galaxies. Some objects in space are so distant that they are measured in light years, or existence of years it takes the image to be visible from our planet.

These instruments, in design, take in light through a tube and bring it into focus so that it can be viewed by the eyepiece. Therefore, because there are 3 methods in this, there are different telescopes that create this image in other ways. The main types of telescopes are:

* Refractor – This kind is a long tube-looking telescope that has a large lens at the tip, known as an objective lens. This kind uses a few lenses to manipulate the light before it comes to the eyepiece. The objective lens can consist of two or more lenses put together in just the right way for strong magnification. These telescopes are simple to keep up with and are quite reliable for seeing all types of space objects. The refractor though has its limitations; one cannot view distant galaxies because the refractor is limited in ability. And, the refractor type telescopes are typically more expensive than the others.

* Newtonian Reflector – This type of telescope is completely different than the former in that it takes light into the lens, reflect it from the opposite side mirror and generated view is magnified before making its way to the eye piec. This kind is much more capable than the others and can allow the user to see distant galaxies. But, this kind needs a lot of tuning and adjustments. These kinds, though, can be a bit less expensive than refractors or Catadioptric telescopes.

* Catadioptric – These kinds of telescopes use an arrangement of mirrors and lenses to manipulate beams of light into a primary mirror and then back to the eyepiece. There is no other telescope stronger than the catadioptric. Catadioptric telescopes can magnify pretty much any space object, galaxy, or matter. They are perfect for picking up faraway galaxies, constellations, and are powerful enough for prime observation and photography. This type of telescope can carry a heavy cost and look very different than other telescopes that people are familiar with.

These instruments are a fascinating piece of technology that makes it possible to see things not of this world. For centuries, our cultures have been awestruck with space and all the amazing components within. Telescopes make it possible for us to look up into the sky and imagine what it is like light years into the sky.