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13 years 1 month ago - 13 years 1 month ago #87938 by hal9000
Hi all!

Long time lurker first time poster :P
Always had an interest in astronomy even after many years with a toy TASCO refractor :laugh:
But this year trying to look at Jupiter made me take the plunge and go for a 6" SCT (talk about a jump!!) and Im just blown away with what im seeing! also this astrophotography malarky is higly addictive!!
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13 years 1 month ago #88207 by seawatch
Hi,to everyone first time on site. My name is John and I live in Marino D3. I am currently awaiting delivery of my first scope. A XLT 150 Newtonian Reflector. If anyone has any advice on what eyepieces I should get and whether or not, I should get a cheshier for collimation, I would be greatful. Thanks to all for now, John.

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13 years 1 month ago #88209 by Seanie_Morris
Replied by Seanie_Morris on topic Re: Introductions! - Welcome to IrishAstronomy.org!
Welcome aboard John, an XLT Newt is a nice scope to have in your growing collection! ;) A set of Plossl eyepieces would be just fine. You can get a series of them made by Celestron to suit the XLT 150 fine. Go for sizes like 32mm, 25mm, 15mm and 9mm. I don't have a Cheshire so I can't comment on that but a good laser collimator will help.

Seanie.

Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.
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13 years 1 month ago #88212 by mjc
Welcome John

Hope you enjoy the scope when it arrives.

Don't be tempted to go for too high a magnification when you choose your eyepieces. For one thing its easier finding targets with lower magnification.

I'm sure that there are many here that will be able to give you good advice.
Never be shy to ask a question - its a supportive community.

Regards
Mark C.

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12 years 10 months ago #89162 by Tonio50
Hi

My name is Tony and have just joined this forum. I'm a professional pianist and senior lecturer in the Royal Irish Academy of Music. My hobbies are Golf and motorbikes.

Astronomy is something I have always had on my list of things to get into and now is as good a time as any.

After reading up about scopes I think the NexStar 8SE would be a good start albeit somewhat expensive! I've always believed in the old saying "buy cheap, buy twice"

Any advice would be very welcome

Cheers

Tony

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12 years 10 months ago #89164 by stepryan

Tonio50 wrote: Hi

My name is Tony and have just joined this forum. I'm a professional pianist and senior lecturer in the Royal Irish Academy of Music. My hobbies are Golf and motorbikes.

Astronomy is something I have always had on my list of things to get into and now is as good a time as any.

After reading up about scopes I think the NexStar 8SE would be a good start albeit somewhat expensive! I've always believed in the old saying "buy cheap, buy twice"

Any advice would be very welcome

Cheers

Tony


hi tony,
welcome to the forum. the best bit of advice is before spending on a telescope it to find a club in your area and go along to a meeting. if you get to know other amateurs and get to look through their scopes it will give you a better idea what the scopes can do. this would be the best way to start as you get to see before you buy. the scope you are looking at is a good one but you would be better dipping your toes in rather than spending alot of money on something you may change your mind about later.
generally most beginners would be advised to start with binoculars as they are relavitely cheap and they can be used for more than one purpose. also with a wider field of view you get to know where objects in the sky are relative to each other. this is an advantage when you finally get a scope as you already have a sense of where things are and their size in relation to each other.
stephen.
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