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popeye85

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    darts, geocaching, boats, and er astronomy.
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  1. I used to have a 12" dob and I used two star charts to find targets, first the Cambridge one to get to the rough area then the interstellarium to home in on it and that system worked well for me. I found the Cambridge atlas didn't quite give enough detail for the fainter targets. Also using a card with a hole cut out was essential for me! I made a couple yt videos for finding targets incase you find it useful!
  2. If your scope is a reflector Using a RACI finderscope would be easier than using a ep for starhopping. In a ep you will be getting a mirror image so it can make the task quite frustrating. Where as in a finderscope the image you see will be "correct".
  3. There was a magazine where you built one yourself. I think it was called "build your own solar system" you could probably find one that some one has completed online somewhere.
  4. Hunting down targets can be either the most frustrating or enjoyable parts of the hobby!! I can't add to what others have already said regarding equipment but have a look at this to see if it helps in your search! Good luck! https://youtu.be/sKoKnZLPMf8
  5. Not a problem mark. I have replied to your message, but just to make it clear to everyone that I am neither asking for a refund or, more importantly, casting doubt on @Plantins honesty! I got a good deal and with the correct cleaning fluid it is something easily solved👍👍
  6. I can assure you it is the same eyepiece. Why would I lie? I have not asked for a refund and have no axe to grind with you. When I took the photo the flash was on which would have highlighted any extra dust. I have ordered a bottle of Baader wonder fluid from Flo which should clean it up no problem.
  7. My thinking is that for the price it is worth a shot. I can always resell it if need be. I will be collecting it tomorrow missing so will find out!
  8. I have a sneaky feeling that he might have😉😉 Thanks @Captain Magentafor the tip of👍 The funny thing is that when this came up I was engaged in another post debating whether i should get a 31mm or a 22mm eyepiece! I hope I made the right decision🤞🤞🤞
  9. Well despite what stellarium says-it appears that the planets are aligned!! In the course of this thread a Nagar 31mm came up on eBay for a bit of a steal. Well who I'm I to argue with the will of the universe😁😁 Thanks everyone for their advice! I just hope I get a couple clear nights before the wife finds out what I've done 😳😳😳
  10. Right-I'm very close to buying this-can anyone suggest a reason why I shouldn't? It will be for a 12" dob. I already have the explore scientific 82° in 6.7, 11 and 18mm and this will finish off my collection. Yay or nay?
  11. Cheers John. The reason I was thinking about the 30 was because I already have the 18 and would have thought that the 24 might be a bit close?
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