Peterfludde

Again, thank you for the welcoming messages, and I hope I can contribute to discussions usefully in time

Yes, I have just bought a 10" Stellalyra dobsonian - you can still recommend expensive accessories though 😉

Thank you again for all the replies. Lots to think about. I think as a beginner I might go for the Cheshire option at first, if only because it seems reassuringly low-tech. Thank you Spile for that advice, and the link. Best regards Peter

Thanks to all for the kind welcomes

Thank you for those most helpful replies

Dear Stargazers Just to say hello, and what a pleasure it is to discover this forum community and to be able to join it. Best regards Peter

Dear fellow Stargazers Since two days ago I am the happy owner of a Stellalyra Dobsonian telescope, having caused a sensation at FLO HQ by collecting it myself. The team there could not have been more helpful, the manager - I think - somehow loading the very large box into our rather small car. Thank you sir. I wanted to ask about collimators. Having researched for half a year and knowing I'd need to sort this out, I totally forgot when it came to the purchase. Is there a make and/or model of collimator which is generally preferred, especially for beginners? I'd be most grateful for any words of wisdom from old hands. Best regards Peter