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The Difference Between Refracting and Reflecting Telescopes

The difference between a refracting and a reflecting telescope is in their optical construction. The refracting telescope uses a system of lenses to refract light rays, while a reflecting telescope uses a system of mirrors to reflect light rays. Reflectors are usually used to view brighter stars and planets.
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Reflecting and Refracting Telescope

If you'd like to view many different objects both during the day and at night, it might be wise for you to invest in both a reflecting telescope and a refracting telescope, since you'll be able to view a wider variety of stars, planets, and other objects.
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Refracting Telescope

A refracting telescope is what most people think of when they picture a telescope. It has a long, thin tube with an eyepiece on one end, and sits on a tripod. A refracting telescope is an excellent scope for a beginning astronomer, because it is sharp and allows you to see bright planets and stars that are familiar and easier to find.
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Purchasing a Refractor Telescope

If you purchase a refractor telescope you'll be able to see higher emissions of light, such as planets or stars with more detail and higher contrast than a reflecting telescope. A refractor telescope can also be used for normal daytime observations, too, especially if you use an "image rectifier" that turns the image right-side-up for the viewer.
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Purchasing a Reflecting Telescope

If you purchase a reflecting telescope you'll be able to look at lower light objects, such a galaxies and nebulae. A reflecting telescope has some pluses in astronomical photography, too.
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