Firaxia

Found this one on Amazon. Thoughts please? 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00K0P022Q/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_GABCHQRCVZJBE9VJBG0X

8 hours ago, Ricochet said:

It looks really plasticky and flimsy. I suspect it would be a waste of money. What budget do you have for a tripod? EBay usually has a large selection of second hand photographic tripods if it doesn't have to be new. 

Doesn't have to be new. Budget is about £30-40 at most.

That's ok. I'll look for a better diagonal instead. Cheers guys.  

Anyone with any thoughts to the tripod?

31 minutes ago, Maideneer said:

I know you got it pre-owned, but did your scope not come with that 10mm EP as well as a 20mm one?

It does but the one on ebay is a plossl. I take it wouldn't be worth it?

Just popped this on my watchlist. What do you guys think?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PLOSSL-10mm-telescope-eyepiece-1-25-inch-/144308456806?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

And looking at this as a replacement but not sure if it'll be any good. Don't have a massive budget.

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/cameras-and-camcorders/photography-accessories/camera-stands/inca-in3530d-3-way-head-qr-tripod-black-10218727-pdt.html

11 minutes ago, Knighty2112 said:

Yeah, I used this scope a while back about 10 years ago for a few years as my only scope. Tripod is pants, so used a much better photo tripod. Other than that got some decent widefield views with it. Good on lunar and planets, and OK for brighter fuzzies too if you keep expectations low and don’t expect too much. 👍🏻

I'm not expecting too much from it. An opportunity to spend quality time with my Son and indulge my fascination with all things space.

I've just purchased a preowned Celestron Travelscope 70 for £50. I'm using it as a way to get back into astronomy after having difficulties in the past. I'm thinking this attempt will be more successful as the scope will be easier to setup than my previous scopes.  Also my 3 year old Son is fascinated by the moon and stars so I'm hoping to take him out on a few excursions. So a quick setup is important so he doesn't get bored.

I am aware of some issues with setup such as the tripod and eyepieces but I intend to replace these at some point.  Do you guys have any recommendations for replacements? Also any recommendations for a phone holder and solar filter?

Thanks in advance.