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It does look like that doesn't it, thankfully its only a reflection 😅

Thank you 😊 It’s in the donut yes but it’s does not align with corsair of the Cheshire, is that fine ?

Is this what you mean

Hi Friends, I have just received my SkyWatcher Newtonian Collimation Eyepiece (Cheshire) in mail and watched I few videos regarding alignment. My questions are : 1) is the Cheshire inserted and faced the right way ? that wasn't really clear in the videos I watched. 2) Are any further adjustment required in your opinions? Telescope :skywatcher 150p heritage

Thank you @Starwatcher2001 and @Pixies for your answers and help!

Does anyone happen to know what the eye relief is for the Eyepieces that came with the scope ? I cant seem to find them anywhere. The reason I'm asking it because I wear glasses and want to get a feel for what I have and what the upgrades are (are they below 20mm eye relief example for example) Eyepiece 1.25″ Super 25mm (26x) Eyepiece 1.25″ Super 10mm (65x)

HHahaha thank you @Starwatcher2001 well said and I have a lot to learn I’m also gonna need a taller table , there was lot of bending involved 😁

Appreciate all the guidance and help @Bruce Leeroy thank you 😊

I saw Saturn wow I’m dancing around !!! My red dot finder is a little off but finally can make it out with the rings !!! thank you !!

I think I can see Jupiter so bright !!! What a sight. My need something to dim it in the future

Thank you all so far I can see stars I think😁 I don’t know how good collimation is but can see a group of white dotes with 25 Eyepiece. Jupiter and Saturn are right above me but this being my first telescope experience I will need to have a lot more of play to see them 😊

Thanks @Bruce Leeroy trying it outside I’ll I see it white. What would that suggest ?

Hi friends, My first telescope arrived today and all the tightening screws on the primary had fallen out. They were lose in the box. When I look into the scope with it faced to a white wall , I see my eye in the middle but the rest of the image is the back of the scope (behind me). I'm assuming that my secondary is heavily not aligned ? Am I supposed to see the white wall as the rest if the image ? (example if i wave my hand in front of the primary I see nothing , but behind the secondary I see my hand. (images attached) Sorry for the noob question,I have telescope compilation cap and little confused about the secondary

Thank you @Alan64 for such a detailed answer and with Australian links You are correct Jupiter, Saturn and Mars transit high enough in the sky here in Australia. Great info around the variable-polariser didn't know they existed until now, sounds like something I must add it my list. The one you mentioned is out of stock is the below a good substitute ? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SVBONY-1-25inch-Variable-Polarizing-Filters-For-Astronomic-Telescope-Eyepieces-/174413078735?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10 I have already purchased the following 2x barlow http://www.astroanarchy.com.au/Accessories/Saxon_Barlow2xT2.html

Hi friends, I have finally ordered the skywatcher 150p tabletop dobsonian telescope with 2x Barlow (My first scope) And super excited to start when it arrives. Do these scopes come collimated ? Also I have read how easy it is to use a laser collimator, they range in prices and have read that some are actually no accurate, if I headed down this path what would be a good laser collimator ? Any other tips are welcome too please Thank you Alex

Thank you Stephan , I couldn't find the "Heritage 150 P Flextube" in Australia. Is this it under another name? https://www.ozscopes.com.au/skywatcher-6-collapsible-dobsonian-telescope.html

Thank you all for your help 😊

Thank you will definitely get the app

Thank you for such a detailed answer

Thank you for you response , I’ve read that locating something like Saturn is quite difficult and it moves out of sight very quickly. This is based on something I read and not experienced , therefore I thought the GOTO will help in this case. If that is not the case I will definitely be happier saving and skipping on the motor.

Thank you Nikolay and thanks for taking the time that does help !! if you were to recommend any other scope please let me know

Hi friends, I’ve been thinking of getting the following scope. https://www.ozscopes.com.au/reflector-telescope-celestron-astromaster-130eq-motor-drive.html What appeals to me is that it is motorised and therefore it will make locating a lot easier(I hope). I wanted to get into stargazing a few years ago when I initially joined forum a few years ago, but unfortunately to due to some personal circumstances I was not able to. But things have changed now. Will this scope allow me to see any plants with the right eyepiece ? looking forward to reading your thoughts and I am happy for alternative suggestions for around the same price