Well! 8 years on I am bringing this thread back to life! I never forgot the good advice given to me on here. I never did get that scope back then, life got in the way and monies found there way elsewhere, a lot has changed since..... I am now a father to a 4 year old who is fascinated by Space, and whom asked for a telescope for Christmas. It has encouraged me to finally make that purchase and for us both to share those first experiences of looking at the the moons, stars, nebulae and a planet or two.
I am happy to say I am now the owner of a Skywatcher Heritage 150P Dobsonian.
I am now looking for advice on some starter accessorries to help us on our way. I am happy to take suggestions but I am thinking we will be needing a filter for moon viewing and also a Barlow lens (the scope came with a 10mm and 25mm eyepiece).
We are only staring so not looking for top draw accessories, but something or fair quality for a starter. Still I am a novice an choosing the right and suitable accessories is something I am not confident with yet. So I would greatly appreciate any recommendations (or links) to filters, a Barlow lens or anything else you recommend for us.
Thankyou