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I think you have just revived it. My oldest piece of kit is a pair of Greenkat 12x50 binoculars that I was given by my stepdad in the late 70s / early 80s...

That's why I could never get into that. Get camera and computer wouldn't accept it Get telescope for astrophotography and blow your budget. Get computer and camera to accept each other and first software update breaks everything. Spend a fortune on a working package and three days later it's "obsolete" Need I go on? ...

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Hi Keora I'm not sure if this is your model, but hopefully it has useful or usable info https://www.manualslib.com/manual/221749/Celestron-114lcm.html?page=31 I can't seem to home in on it on celestron's site, so I gave you this link as I'm a little short on time right now. I hope it helps

A belated hi and welcome to SGL, Keora, from a sunny city - maybe same as yours in West Yorkshire! 👋

3 almost 4... Because I'm unattached but manage to annoy my sister with it - see Q1 😆

Hi Neil and welcome! You do know that buying new astro kit brings clouds don't you? 😃😂😂😂 Robert

I bought my 8" SCT and 11" SCT from there under the same circumstances. Only a couple of years ago I bought one of my Vixen SLV eyepieces from them too as I recall. So sad to see this happening 😢

That almost counts for a heatwave where I live! 😂😂😂

Hi postie109 Telescopes are measured by the size of their lens or mirror, aka "aperture". Usually, bigger the better or at least more capable. For your budget I would consider a three to three and a half inch (75 - 90mm) achromatic refractor. Newtonian reflectors are good but unless you are technically minded are best avoided if you are a real beginner. Refractors are almost zero-maintenance and easier to manage for beginners. Avoid anything that is advertised as "300X magnification" "SEE TWENTY MILES!" They're probably toys with a high price. When you see something that might be what you want, don't be scared to ask on here about it. It could help you land a bargain or avoid a costly mistake. Not that ebay IS bad, but you need to know what is and isn't a lemon.

Considered a 100mm - 125mm achromatic refractor of about f7-f10 with a fringe killer or semi-apo filter? Okay, it might not have quite the performance of an apo but it'll be cost effective and still very nice.

I meant once the batteries get to the end of their useful life and no longer hold a useful charge. A problem with rechargeable batteries.

Unless he is the wife-beater sort.

So sad to see this. Options if he's being unreasonable and he isn't deemed to be running a nuisance as in the .gov link are plant some evergreen trees or shrubs like photinia that will grow as a light screen or installing a photocell triggered air raid siren in his garden in the middle of the night with a wasp nest to guard it 😒 IMHO, these lighting systems don't improve security, because of the "crying wolf" effect of constantly switching on and actually act as burglary assistants by ever-so kindly holding a light for them.

That joke belongs in my bad jokes thread 😂😂😂

These things should be standard issue on SCTs!

They're the type I don't like unless you can replace the battery easily

It kind of smoulders; actually it's a catalytic reaction. And no, they don't get so hot as to burn if you follow the instructions: particularly putting the thing in the bag to reduce air getting to the things 😉

I'm an ex-postie, indoors though but I almost always am wearing shorts (it's a Post Office tradition, you know!) But any weapon against the cold is a good thing: after all we hoomans are tropical creatures!

Nice! And if I can make a recommendation to anyone who is wondering as to how to keep warm: I suggest a pocket warmer that runs off lighter fuel, such as by Zippo and Whitby. EBay is a good source of them; they have replaceable burners that last and the fuel is cheap. A few times I've had a warmer run for fifteen hours or more even though the maximum quoted time is 12. The only two downsides are that they can smell like a cigarette lighter and because they use combustion they output water as a byproduct. If interested, just search for Zippo / Whitby hand or pocket warmers on there. The replacement burners are interchangeable so no worries about compatibility 😉 No, I'm not a seller or dealer; just making a recommendation and suggestion, because I don't believe in ones that are electrically powered and rechargeable as they're probably worse than those that use lighter fluid for the environment and economics. I work outdoors, so I use these things regularly when it gets cold.

And spend the rest of the night going to the loo 😀

I guess I'll be long-dead by the time there's a reduction in the horrible glow and glare where I live. Maybe if initiatives like this started in the late sixties, there might just be the beginnings... 😞

I didn't mind Horizon - a few years back anyway. Can't say I've indulged since about 2015 but I've read it's been dumbed down

And may I introduce you to Mr Stove Paint! Being honest, that's damned horrendous. Not sure if the introduction is a good idea though, especially if you've complained about it: besides vandalism isn't a good thing.

I've just subscribed for now at least - not watched any videos there yet. I'll not reiterate what has already been said above, because that'll just create psychological blocks