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Bino Pete

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  1. When the buyer pays via PayPal from abroad, what is the percentage PayPal take for their fees (currency converter etc.).
  2. How’s payment usually received - do they have Paypal abroad? I’m a novice at this!
  3. Somebody from Cyprus has shown interest in a 2” filter I am selling. I’ve never posted abroad before. Is this something worth doing or am I letting myself in for a lot of hassle?
  4. Hello and welcome from Peter in Lancashire.
  5. 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

    1. PaulB

      PaulB

      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.

  6. 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

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    2. Bino Pete

      Bino Pete

      Thanks, 

      I had a look on youtube yesterday and watched a video made using this scope viewing Saturn, the image shown looked amazing (a little too good), What should I expect with good viewing conditions with Saturn?

    3. stevend

      stevend

      Here is a good guide:

      Better than in the thread above as you have 5" not 4". With good conditions and the angle of rings being right you can see Cassini. It is a small object but wonderful to look at.

    4. Bino Pete

      Bino Pete

      Thanks for pointing this out. It's really informative.

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