GasGiant

Hi folks So Ive been recommended this scope ( and a couple of others, a dobsonian and a reflector ) This seems to fit the bill as it were. There simply is just too much to learn and choose from as a newb its overwhelming !! Yes, fools rush in ! https://www.telescopehouse.com/Telescopes/Bresser-Messier-AR-102L-1350-EXOS-1-EQ4.html Are Bresser a decent brand ? From what I have gathered so far they are. Does anyone have any experiences with this or similar scope and mount ? Is it easy at a later stage to add the Go-To motors and are they reliable ? I dont want to spend a great deal incase I get bored or dont get the time. As an introduction, is this a good scope ? I have a general interest in everything out there so not fixated on anyone thing in particular Thank you Carl

Hi, Im looking at getting a scope, however storage may be an issue as I have a small ish house already packed to the gunnels with stuff ! I do have two large-ish gardens though and enough space for a scope in a semi permanent position on a patio area. I appreciate a decent shed is the answer but how about a gazeebo ? That would be enough for wind and rain but maybe condensation etc would be a problem. Naturally, I dont want to ruin it. I simply dont have space to store inside and I dont have disposable £$£ for a shed and a new scope 😞 What do you guys do, especially with bigger scopes and mounts ? Carl

Hi all Carl here from Surrey UK Looking at getting a new scope. I had a Celestron nexstar 5se a few years ago but sold it without really giving the hobby a try !! Im now looking at something else, maybe cheaper, in case I give up again ! I will dig in the forum and see what people suggest Carl