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Thanks! I found a YouTube video already with the plumbers tape and shroud… will make that next week if that’s what you are referring to?

Amazing responses, I have been avidly reading them all, all day long continually doing research. I was reluctant to respond as I wanted to get as many views and find with these sort of threads once you say what you have decided they end fairly abruptly until the next similar one comes along. I do have some very good binoculars, but personally I would like to be able to upgrade the telescope if we both get into the hobby. I would like to thank you all for your input it has been very helpful. I took the plunge and bought the Heritage 150p, I will be researching more over the coming weeks as to which cheeky little Xmas gifts I could possibly buy, turn left at Orion is arriving tomorrow anyway so had that covered. Special thanks to the help I have gotten via private message which has also been invaluable. Time is so precious so thanks to all and I look forward to learning more as time goes on.

Good morning all, I am looking for a telescope as a present for the wife although I am sure this will become a family affair as I am sure we will all love it, we live in Somerset and so am hoping the light pollution won’t be as much and we can drive to areas which would be great for stargazing. I have done some research but there are so many telescopes out there that it’s very difficult to figure out which would be a good starter for us with the ability to be improved with research and experience. I like to do research and get the most out of any hobby so I think i am in the right place for help! Happy to spend up to £300 or if there’s a good deal or a little more will get me a much better telescope then may be able to dig a little deeper. Through my research I have landed on the Zhumell Z130, but I am open to any and all suggestions for a starter (kit). Thanks in advance to any and all who contribute their time and effort in helping me out. Cheers!