Jenova

7 hours ago, joe aguiar said:

i just ordered 2 of those mini dobs for my youtube channel to test since christams is right around the corner, the 1st one should come by fri just intime for a weekend video.

the celestron 76mm was my first one ordered so ill see how that mount or overall scope is for a new person.

the 2nd one iam thinking of is either the meade 114 mini dob or the skywatcher 130mm heritage one i havnt decided yet cause depends on price, i cant always buy a scope just for testing on a video.

joejaguar

 

I’d love to view your channel, please message a link 😃

Thankyou for all your replies. You certainly made me think how my son would first use his telescope. ive watched So many videos on so many scopes past few days. 
Now I need help on which quality eye piece to purchase. And do all eye pieces fit all scopes are they all a standard size & fitting?

Will he need filters too

To start he will view from his bedroom window, but judging from all the research I’ve done he’ll soon be outside 😂  I’ve decided to spend a bit more and invest in a goto telescope that has a Wi-fi link to a iPad app. I know you may frown on this, but I’m sure also you’ll understand that a 15yr old uses a lot of internet tools. I decided that a app with info at his fingertips, on whichever object he tries to view would suit his thirst for  Knowledge.

SkyWatcher star discovery p150i Wi-fi telescope is what I think will suit him. 

But which quality eye piece should I buy with it?

Thankyou so much 😃

My son has said he would love to look at the stars and planets.

ive looked at local sales but not sure which would be best for him to see planets & stars 

any advice would be greatly appreciated £200 budget and happy to buy secondhand to get him a  telescope with stronger focus.

2 for sale locally that look good but I know nothing !!