Beginner !! greetings to all

[JS1]

:) Hello every1 i've took the plunge &.... purchased my new scope TAL - 1 (2002 newer model) for 80 quid last night ...after digging through some old threads it seems that the going rate for 2nd hand

TAL -1s is £50 - 100 pounds - so i maybe paid a lil bit over the odds never the less it is in good condition & i wanted a scope...that i can learn on...the old skool way .....i had a lil test last night and view was ok.....i figured out how to use it just about... unfortunately i have a dead line to meet by the 30 sept....and i soooo far from completing....therefore i wont be able to play with my new toy until October.....ps i did take a whiff of the TAL-1 tube lol....

[Crunchard]

Welcome to TAL club

If you haven't already join the TAL group - lots of info in there.

I think Andy has started a sniffing revolution

[glowjet]

Hi JS1 welcome to SGL and enjoy your new scope, TAL`s are renowned for their durability and build quality

John.

[Willarnold]

Hi and welcome, have fun when you can

[pessoa]

Hi and welcome.

[twotter]

Hello JS1, weclome to SGL

[todd8137]

hi and welcome ,things always get in the way ,but the satrs and objects are go in no were

[palebluedot]

Welcome to the forum and good luck with the scope.

[RogerTheDodger]

Hello and welcome to SGL

[JS1]

thanks very1 for welcoming me

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome. The Tal brand is one of astronomy's best kept secrets and although they are built to last with style taking a back seat, they are excellent in how they work, which is really all that matters.

Congratulations on your scope and wish you clear weather to get out there to fire it in anger!

James

[Doug]

Hi JS

A warm welcome to the SGL and congratulation on your new scope

Doug

Essex

[brantuk]

Hi JS1 and welcome to SGL

[wrinkly]

Welcome to SGL©, JS1.

Glad you caught your TALisman.

ENJOY!™

[Charon]

Welcome to the forum JS1

[stolenfeather]

Welcome JS1! The conflict between work related issues and making it outside at night is a never ending one. Many times, as a high school teacher, I ponder the question, "plan my classes? Correct or go outside? In the end, I never make up my mind and clouds move in to my region. The real reason why I am such an effective teacher is because of cloud cover!

Isabelle

[JS1]

i can just imagine my first outing....aligning the scope with Polaris etc will be an experience lol...i hope no clouds get in my way after accomplishing alignment i have Google sky maps and weather reports on my phone, i hope this helps:cool:

[Pete Presland]

welcome enjoy your new scope,october will soon be here

[jango fett]

welcome to SGL Tal scopes are built like tanks nice scopes

[chunkie]

Hello JS1 and welcome to SGL...Enjoy the views and CLEAR SKIES

[AndyH]

Welcome to SGL, JS1.

NOTHING wrong with paying a bit more for a slightly later Tal 1 model.

Andy.

[JS1]

i agree andy...on my TAL -1 at the bottom of OTA, there is no steel badge with date and model number of scope? how can i find out what model it is ?.... in the TAL manual at the page 25 10. acceptance certificate, it shows the serial number and date of manufacture / slushing...(i should really post this up in the tal group)