With so planet telescope companies on the market, we need to make sure we buy a Orion telescope which meets our needs. First step to choosing an Orion telescope, is to look at what you want to achieve with the Orion telescope. This is crucial as it will allow us to buy the best telescope for your needs.

If you are buying your first telescope, then buying a Orion telescope is not always easy, though almost all of Orion telescopes are great for viewing the heavens, some may not be practical to your needs. I have included just below some questions for you to consider before buying your first telescope, they will help you well in picking a Orion telescope model which meets your needs.

Here are some questions to consider, when looking to buy an Orion telescope to look at space objects:
* Do you simply want the telescope for show?
* How much space do your really have to hold the Orion telescope?
* Do you only want to look at the moon and planets within our solar system?
* Do you want to explore deep space objects such as galaxies and nebula?

::: How To Buy A Orion telescope :::
Orion telescopes come in many different models, and types. So it is best to look at would you prefer your Orion telescopes to simply be able to look at local objects, such as planets and the moon or would you want to look at deep space objects. This is crucial as most cheaper planet telescope models may not be up to the job of being able to view distant nebula.

I have found that Orion refracting telescopes are great to hold as show telescope, where you have a great design, and want it to complement your home. A refracting planet telescope also is great for looking at the planets in our solar system, and the moon.

For deep space objects, my telescope of choice is reflecting Orion telescopes. These astronomy Orion telescopes house a mirror, and are great for deep space astronomy. How a Orion reflecting telescope works, is by having light bounce off a mirror at the back of the telescope, then zoom back up the tube to meet a mirror, which reflects the light to the side of the tube, where the eyepiece is.

The mirror size on a reflecting Orion telescope is what determines the power of the telescope, and how far you can see. Many people new to astronomy think that magnification is key to a astronomy telescope, however that is not the case. You can magnify any object in the sky to a large amount, however, whether you can see any detail is a different matter. So, if you find a camera shop or normal consumer electrical shops trying to sell you a telescope based on its magnification, look elsewhere!

I like Orion telescopes as they are manufactured for people who want the telescope to do what they want. Orion telescopes are competitively priced, and have great features. The tripod and mount of the Orion telescope are a key ingredient in having a great time viewing the heavens. And Orion telescopes provide a stable tripod and mount which is paramount.