ben_e71

I have just bought my NexStar 8SE from Zoltan at 365 Astronomy.

In an online world it is easy for anyone to setup a flashy website and draw you in - so I am always a little wary of companies I haven't heard of before. Luckily I managed to find a few short reviews on here of happy customers.

365's website offers up extended hours that you can speak to them by telephone, so about 7.45 on Wednesday I thought I would give them as call. Zoltan was helpful, knowledgable and willing to help. Showing real knowledge and content behind the web front end.

We arranged for me to pick the item up on Saturday as I don't live that far away from them. Pick up day was a breeze.

So I would recommend you check these guys out and give them a call if you have any questions.

Ben

ps and oh yes their website is good.

I have a 12mm and an 18mm with my 4SE. I think they are great (but then have little to compare them to) but I also think they look really good. I love the shape and the different colours for each strength. Plus Alan is a top bloke to deal with.

My new skymax 127 synscan goto arrived this morning. Only ordered yesterday from Sherwood's. Put it together - pretty easy operation - and took it outside to get it acclimatised. Then the fog rolled in !!!!! There's always tomorrow.

One thing different from my previous beginners scope - this one has a star diagonal which turns the image the right way up and reverses it from left to right (as you will all know). Does antone else find this a problem and will I just get used to it. It is good for my viewing position and my knees, I do confess!

Once again thanks for all the help and advice so far. It is much appreciated. I know my teacher at school (in the olden days) once told me that there is no such thing as a daft question. If you don't know the answer, then its not a daft question.

can I ask why you went for the SW 127 over say the NexStar 4SE. Its just I've narrowed my choice down to those two.