nikooo

H guys, I'm curious should I buy laser eyepiece for collimation?

Hi guys, I went to a trip on otok Vis in Croatia. And now you’re wondering why am I talking about some island… Well this picture shows how light pollution is affecting on our sky and images… This islan is the best example of NO light pollution! P.S I took this pic with my phone…

Hi guys, I bought a red but I don't know why do people always use red light while watching through their telescopes?

Hi guys, I just wanna ask if I should buy a 2x, or 3x barlow lense for my 250/1200 DOBS. I have 25mm and 10mm eyepieces.

Hi guys, I recently bought a dobson 250/1200 telescope, and It's my first telescope that I ever bought. Do you have any advice for amateur?

Hi guys, I recently bought my first telescope ever, dobs 250/1200 mm. Also with that a barlow 2x, and UHC lense. I'm amateur, so do you have a piece of advice to give me: What should I expect...?

14 hours ago, Elp said:

If you can get to see them in person, that'll give you a better idea for storage, moving around and using. Generally the larger aperture you can afford the better.

Yea, I think I'll go w 250mm, because weight is nothing for me personally because I'm 15 yrs old and I think I can carry that monster with me. And I was saving money and my budget is around 1k so I'll go with 250mm and buy barlow lense. I just have two more questions. Is It a big drama not to have a natural moon filter, and what barlow lense should I buy for 250/1200? Btw sorry for dumb questions...

29 minutes ago, dweller25 said:

Hello @nikooo and welcome to SGL.

Your choice of a dobsonian is a good decision.

 I have had both the 8” and 10” Skywatcher  Dobsonians, the 10” gave better views but it was too heavy for my bad back so I sold it.

To help choose what size suits you I would suggest you physically see one by either going to a shop or your local astronomy club.

Hope that helps.

Thank you for your help. I heve less than 18 yrs old so I think I’m prepeared to carry that 10” 😂

43 minutes ago, bomberbaz said:

@Spile alludes to the fact a 200 suits him, it meets his needs and that is what matters. And that is what you want to consider.

Right now, with my own preferences and experiences a 250 would be my option on a set budget, but that is based upon what I know and what would suit me, that is as clear as I can be as it's not my money and I am not you.  

Balance up what people say and their experience then you have to make an informed decision.

Either way, 200 or 250, neither will be disappointing.

 

Thank you so much for your help.

23 minutes ago, bomberbaz said:

A lot to consider but the biggest consideration from my own experience is portability.  If you are able bodied, you will have no problem with either but it needs considering. A 250 is about 30% heavier than a 200.

If you are able bodied, are comfortable with the weight and lunking around then a 250 will serve you for very many years (subject to you not getting afflicted with aperture fever)

However there is nothing wrong with the 200 and the F6 focal ratio  is more forgiving on lower cost eyepieces and as far as I can gather many people stick with these for life, they are the bast selling size of dobsonian.  FYI most 250 are F4.8 - F5.

As far as aperture goes, in urban skies the difference will be negligible. However in dark rural skies, the extra light gathering power of a 250 over a 200 (about 50%) will really tell when it comes to hunting for feint fuzzies and things like globular clusters will take on a whole new dimension. Again there is nothing wrong with the 200 size. 

As far as brands goes, I really like the stellalyra dobs. dual speed focuser, cooling fan, RACI finder, roller bearing azimuth and what appears a decent alt fitting.  However the SW, ursa major and bresser all bring something of their own to the party.

 

Ok, thank you. So would you say for that money difference It's a good deal to buy 250, even If I'm new in the whole this telescope world

Hi, this is the first time I'm actually buying a telescope, so I'm an amateur. 

I was looking to buy a Dobsonian telescope, but I don't really know which of these should I buy... a 200/1200 or the 250/1200. I mean I saved some money and right now I don't know If I should pay more money for 250p because I don't know How big is difference between 200p and 250p.

Let's say that I want to save money so which one do you guys recommend?