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Is your tripod any better than my Horizon 8115?
Are the views steady enough?
Will this mak just screw into the tripod head?
Whats the view through this scope say on Saturn - what should I expect - Do I need to upgrade any of the eyepieces?
Sorry for all the questions, total newbie with telescopes.
Thanks
Peter
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Good evening Peter,
Yes. The Horizon 8115 is a better tripod than the one I have. And yes. The 102 will attach to the tripod. The thread is a standard tripod thread.
Rock steady. Yes. But you would be advised to buy a something similar to the one in the link. So you can keep the object centralised, without the need to move the pan a tilt head, of your tripod.
http://www.altairastro.com/Micro-Adjustable-Geared-XYAZ-Head-for-Guide-Scope-Polarie.html
I think FLO will also have something in stock that will do the same thing.
I would definitely consider buying a good quality eyepiece. Skywatcher produce some good eyepieces. But the one's that they supply to get you started. Tend to be cheap.
If you want a good allrounder. Than a Zoom eyepiece is ideal. I own a Vixen LV 8-24mm. Which is a very good all rounder. Ideal for the Moon and bright planets. Skywatcher do a nice 8-24mm zoom eyepiece. But they are not cheap. Typically £50-60 pounds.
Saturn. Well that's a tricky one.
With the planet now getting lower in our sikes. I have not had any really good views.
However. Jupiter which is now nearing opposition. Should give you hours of enjoyment at the eyepiece. You will see the GRS together with numerous cloud belts and other features.
Once you get familiar with your telescope. You might want to consider a small GOTO mount. Then you can really begin to enjoy using the SkyMak 102.
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Hi, thanks for the information.
When you get chance would you be able to send me a link regarding the auto jump starter and the eyepieces please.
Are you happy with your scope, can you see plenty with it?
Thanks
Peter