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Thanks, just picked up a HB copy for £10.80 😃.

Wow that's pretty impressive, I wasn't expecting anywhere near the detail you have there. I'm pretty okay with manual camera settings and have an app on my phone that lets me do everything manually if I want so I guess that's a bonus. The cheaper one has really good reviews. Would I need a selection of viewing lenses as I've seen that there are quite a few different ones and also read about people wanting 2" versions. And what about filters. Sorry if I'm bombarding you with too many questions, I'm like a dog with a bone once I get into something lol. Is there a glossary anywhere of common terms as one thing I keep coming up against is terminology, or maybe I'm just dense lol. Is this any good? https://www.firstlightoptics.com/eyepiece-sets/baader-classic-eyepiece-set-with-turret.html

Hi, thanks for the fast response. I'd rather a straight viewing lens as standing for any length of time is a no go for me unfortunately. I'm thinking I'd be able to do my stargazing from a seated position? Also I'd like a way of connecting my mobile to take photo's until I can afford a decent camera. Trev

Thanks for the replies guys. One problem is the techie speak lol i.e. what is a "Newtonian", "I can't use a go-to mount, unfortunately". The Maksutov looks sweet, if I went for that what extra's would I need to get with it? Spotted this, was wondering if its the same one? https://www.harpersphoto.co.uk/wifi-goto-telescopes-mounts/skywatcher-skymax-102-az-gti-wifi-goto-telescope.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw4KyJBhAbEiwAaAQbEyxnujXgMDTkKr71aMy37qN1ArSPxcYtlGGMypBTZDnYITQHyiWXWBoCGjQQAvD_BwE If I get it direct there's this offer as well? http://www.opticalvision.co.uk/special_offer.html Trev

HI, I've been using Stellarium and a pair of bino's for a few years unfortunately my back problem is getting worse so looking up constantly isn't an option anymore, hence the spending a few more shillings and going for it. Do you prefer the Skywatcher scopes over the Celestron for any particular reason? Trev

Hi, I'm looking to buy my first scope my budget is £500-£600 not particular in what i look at just want to experience what's in the night sky. I want to get into astrophotography eventually but will start with my phone till i save up for something better. I've read the posts with a lot of interest and can see it's a minefield, so what's the best bang for buck, i'd like a motor drive and some way of connecting to my laptop or tablet as I have back problems which is going to be restrictive with using the actual scope to view. Any help would be great. These are the 2 that caught my eye, Celestron 11049 NexStar 4 SE Computerised Telescope, Celestron 31145 NexStar 130 SLT Computerised Telescope, Thanks in advance. Trev

HI, I'm also looking to buy my first scope my budget is £500 not particular in what i look at just want to experience what's in the night sky. I want to get into astrophotography eventually but will start with my phone till i save up for something better. I've read this post with a lot of interest and can see it's a minefield, so what's the best bang for buck, i'd like a motor drive and some way of connecting to my laptop or tablet as I have back problems which are going to be restrictive with using the actual scope to view. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance. Trev