Morat_Gurgeh

Thanks all for the advice. Appreciated.

No question is silly - and thats a really good point - obviously I was in my back garden and whilst reasonably sheltered some kind neighbours do seem to leave a lot of lights on overnight with no curtains. I'll see what I can do about that. @Stu am I right in thinking then that the gap from 25-10mm is too large? I'll maybe try the barlow and 25mm next time then. Thanks all.

Thanks for the replies I have a 9.25 SCT and the 10mm is supposedly better than the 25mm kit lens.

So after only waiting a week, I managed to have a clear evening. Thank goodness I'm on leave this week as I'm normally an early bird and 2.30am finishes don't suit me. I reckon I had a really good first night seeing Saturn, Jupiter, some doubles, the ring nebula and a fuzzy M13, and thats the point of my post. I sort of expected to see some star detail but am I right in thinking that this is likely down to my bortle 6 skys or is it just poor seeing? For reference Saturn was much clearer in my 25mm than in my 10mm so I think the seeing wasn't great (although I could see Jupiters banding in the 25mm). Obvs a newbie

Just thought I'd pop in and say hello, just got my first scope and naturally have had only clouds since. Looking forward to picking your brains over the coming years. Been interested in astronomy for years but waited until a (unfortunately quite big) birthday before dropping enough hints that my wife agreed to her suggestion for my birthday present

Similar here, ordered my scope in January and received it this week! The situation is not good and my only wish would have been better communication from FLO. I'm sure they are glad to see the back of me and my order. One thing is certain though, I'll certainly not be paying as much as I did this time on anything that's on back order again. First scope so now I just need to wait for some clear sky.