Walker
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Hello everyone!
My last post in May led me to purchasing a Dobsonian Sky-Watcher classic 200P, 15mm and 8 mm ED eyepieces; which I couldn't be happier with...initially.
This was the first time using this type of telescope, I have watched YouTube videos and followed the manual to make sure I set everything up correctly. However, I can't seem to focus on the moon, and close planets look like blurry spheres. My sight scope gives me more definition on the moon than my actual eyepieces. I have switched through the 8mm,15,25 and 10mm I have and nothing seems to be making anything clear.
I have used my old scope to make sure the new eyepieces work, and everything looks fine.
I'm so desperate to use it but, I don't know what I am doing wrong. 🙃
I take the eyepiece adapters off when it isn't in use (see photo).
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Lucy.
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Hi all,
I just want to take the time to thank you all! Honestly, your help has been invaluable!
I have decided on a Sky-Watcher Classic 200P Dobsonian with a couple BST starguiders eye pieces.
Lets hope it stops raining and we all have clear skies!
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Hi,
I like manual because you get to know what works and how to position etc. However, are there any advantages/disadvantages for either Togo or manual? Especially because I'd like to see further.
Thats a really helpful tip on the deep sky, thanks!
Thank you for replying everyone, it's really helpful!
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Hi all,
Yes, I have a 76/700 reflector.
The skies around me are varied, I have little light pollution as I am near the Surrey Hills, however, light pollution can be bad. I do have a shed, so the bigger scope might be possible.
My budget would be less than 1K, preferably £500-£700. I know deep space scopes are quite pricey though.
I wouldn't need to be carrying around too much as my garden is really good for observing.
Would it be best to buy new or go to reputable second hand ?
Thank you so much for your help! Sometimes, it can be quite overwhelming with all of the different scopes etc.
Again, thanks!
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Hi All,
I have been looking through your beginner advice and it is extremely helpful. I was advised to use my very basic telescope for a year and I did and it has been excellent just learning.
However, I want to see more (classic), I really want to aspire to seeing in deep space. What sort of Telescope would be best for an beginner to intermediate, I would really like the next one to keep me satiated for longer than a year.
The next step, would be all the planets with detail. I find it really hard to decide which telescope is best and this forum is brilliant!
Thank you for all your help!
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Hi All,
Thank you everyone for your warm welcomes, quick responses and really helpful information. I am going to spend more time with my telescope and playing around the eye pieces a little more. Honestly, it has been so helpful and I can't wait to go through your responses again and the forum generally!
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Hi All,
I am a total beginner at star gazing and I received one as a gift recently, after a lengthy google search I don't think its a very good one. However, I have read that it is important to persevere!
My telescope didn't come with the make, however, the model is 76mm by 700mm.
SR44mm/ H 20 mm/ H12.5mm/ 3 X Barlow lens/ 1.5 erecting eye piece.
I am aware that my eye piece (lenses) aren't very good ( the internet informed me, Ha), I am wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction of eyepieces (lenses) that work for my telescope? If I am honest, I have no idea what I am doing but I really want to get into star gazing.
Thank you in advance , any help will be appreciated.
Newbie from Surrey
in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
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Thank you! That's really good to know.
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