waxonwaxoff Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi all.English is not my first language, but I will do my best.Some years ago I bought the Meade etx-70. My first telescope. Nice, but I never really liked the "to go thing" I sold it, and have not had a telescope since.I miss it a lot, to look at the wonderful things above our heads. It has always been a joy, just to look up.Now I am in the market, for something that will give the the calm and joy again.I have rad a lot about the Heritage 100P Dobson.How will this compare to the Meade? I have a small garden, and kind of dark. I like to look at the moon (my dog named Luna) planets, and my favorite, the Seven Sisters. Anyone who can give me some inputs.Kind Regards- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxonwaxoff Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Rad meaning read :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire There is thread dicussing the telescope you are talking about here http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/208138-skywatcher-heritage-100p/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Not a fan of dobsonians (and I do have an ETX 70) but i would suggest collecting sufficent money for a 150P dobsonian.The 100P is a fast scope and will not deliver therefore as much as you may expect, or not easily.More concerned about the easy aspect.You will need to keep a 100P well collimated and you will need good eyepieces.Two reasonable eyepieces will cost more then the scope, and a collimator is £25-30.So already somewhat above the scope cost.You will also need a table to use it on.Where is "Lost" ?Just different places have different scopes and retailers.Telling you to look at FLO is I suspect little point, but is saying look at AgenaAstro, or Telescope Express ?I know India seems to be restricted on access to scopes.But no advice/ideas can be given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxonwaxoff Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Lost is in Denmark...you know the country of blond girls, and some drawings. I get your point. Ok telescope, but not so good eyepieces. Do you have a link for the other one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us, this is a great place to be with lots of helpful folks.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyrea Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi Waxon, & welcome!I have a 200 mm diameter Sky Watcher newtonian reflector telescope and find it delivers good performance at a reasonable price. Got it 2nd hand as well which helps! If you keep your eyes on the 'classified' section here you might find something comes up. And there's this.. http://www.astroboot.co.uk/bargain-zone.html (see the Sky Watcher SKYLINER-200).I would recommend doing a bit of research or trying something similar at a club as what's ideal or somone may be disliked by someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi and welcome to the lounge, I would also suggest you visit a local Astro club and try out various scopes before you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi & Welcome to SGL. I have the SW 200P Dobsonian and it is a great scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ44 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGLCheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hello Waxonwaxoff and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hi and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox45 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to the forum Clear skies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stropper Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hi and welcomeI have a Skywatcher 200P Dobsonian telescope and would recommend it as a good compromise between price and good viewing. My only purchase has been some better eyepieces to replace the 10mm provided and this has improved my experience a lot. The SW 25mm seems to do the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hi Waxonwaxoff, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Welcome to SGL, Waxonwaxoff!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hi Waxonwaxoff and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum and your Astronomy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtreemchaos Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 hi mate and welcome from south wales,you have come to the right place for all your astro needs.all the best.charl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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