Andy350

Really looking forward to it arriving. I went for the Skywatcher Skyliner 150P Dobsonian with the Rother Valley Optics ND96 Moon Filter 1.25" and Antares x2 Twist Lock Barlow Lens 1.25", this will be my first ever telescope, never even used one before!!!! I just hope there are enough manuals to get me setup. Andy

Thanks Heather. In the end I ordered from Rother Valley Optics, it was confusing at start as I was advised that the item was out of stock post order, since then I have been advised that I should receive this week, will also add the 2x barlow lens and moon filter.

Hi Heather, trying to find one will be next challenge, will see what I can pickup in the new year. Thanks for your helpful comments. Andy

OK, that sealed it for me, I think I'll go for the fixed tube as I want it to be on the ground really. Thanks everyone again for your help with this. Will let you know when it's ordered. Andy

Are there any opinions on this one? I do like the idea of a Reflector with a stand. https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-explorer-130p-reflector-telescope.html

Thanks for the recommendations. Regarding the Skywatcher Heritage 150P, are there designed to be used on a table, as it doesn't have a stand?

Please forgive me for not using the search function. The reason is, my wife couldn't order me one as a surprise, but the one she found is out of stock. I live in Stroud, Gloucestershire. The garden is fairly good for gazing as there is minimal light pollution, I would like to be able to planets and other far distant objects (sorry I'm really a newbie!). This was the one that we were going to order, don't want to spend more than £200 at the moment, if there is a way I can take photos from my phone would be good. Skywatcher StarQuest 130P Newtonian Reflector Telescope - Rother Valley Optics Ltd https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-starquest-130p-newtonian-reflector-telescope.html

Many thanks for being so welcoming. I'm going to post up some more information in the proper section.

Hi, my name is Andy, new to star gazing. Always wanted a telescope as we both enjoy astronomy. My wife wants to buy me something post Xmas, hopefully I can find some helpful information here. Happy Xmas all.