The Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is a very popular type of telescope usually integrated with Meade telescopes. Patented in 1946, this type of telescope slowly became a favorite for its scope because of its compact design and for its high performance focus. Today, the Schmidt-Cassegrain scopes are used in astronomy research. The downside of Schmidt-Cassegrain scope is usually on its limited view but that factor doesn’t affect the performance of any telescope with Schmidt-Cassegrain. In fact, the limited vision is often seen as an advantage because Schmidt-Cassegrain scope provides very close view of the stars, the planets and the moon. Because of the price of Schmidt-Cassegrain scopes, it is also considered as a beginner’s scope which provides optimum view of the sky at an affordable price.

Schmidt-Cassegrain scopes could be purchased as a stand-alone and could be integrated in popular telescopes. But compatibility is always an issue that is why most hobbyists would prefer to purchase a telescope with an integrated Schmidt-Cassegrain scope. The secondary mirror of Schmidt-Cassegrain is a well known feature because it reduces image contrast as well as ease of integration with some telescopes. An upgrade is also possible with Schmidt-Cassegrain scopes to compliment the experience of the hobbyists. Although the scope could provide a clear view of the sky, Schmidt-Cassegrain scopes could be pushed further for optimum performance.