accsessories help

[ecosse]

Ok now I have saved up my hard earned and got the idea of GOTO out of my head I'm now about to purchase a SW 200p dob. Now I have about £350 to spend just now so im thinking about maybe getting a couple of filters just now then some eyepieces later.

Not sure which filters to go for. I'm looking at a Baader 0.9 neutral density moon filter and a skywatcher oiii filter. Does this seem like a good choice or should I just go for a neodynium lp filter to start with?

Once I have saved up some more money i'm going to purchase a BST 8mm explorer ep and a skywatcher 32mm panaview. Again good choices or not?

I already have some other accessories for my current scope including a Baader mkiii laser collimator, a cheshire collimator, red led torch, planisphere, turn left at orion etc.... so im pretty set for the dark nights ahead

Help appreciated:headbang:

[rory]

how about a zero mag finder like the telrad. i think you'll find nearly all the dob owners have one,or a right angle finder.

because thats what im getting when i one day order my dob. you can add e'p's gradually , and to be honest not sure you really need a bucket load.

congrats on your purchase by the way,

[Strugz]

I just bought revelation eyepiece set. So far I'm really pleased... Very good value

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Skywatcher 130. 9mm 12mm 15mm 20mm 32mm revelation eps. Meade 10 x 50 bins.

[pessoa]

First purchase after my Dob was a Telrad, then a Wixey, and just bought a digital compass to use with Stellarium.

[ecosse]

Ordered the scope this morning and just went for a 0.9 moon filter to start with, gonna ring around a couple of places and see if I can get hold of a telrad.

[hemihaggis]

i would not bother with all thosefilters and stuff just now ,and as for two collaminators .... well i would not bother with any , just drill a little hole in the bottom of the ep holder and use that to look down the focuser ,

i would get used to your scope first befoer spending of accesorries

[Space Beagle]

Good choice of scope! I kind of agree with Hemihaggis in that it may be a good idea to get used to your new scope first, before spending too much on things you may not use that often. Everyone is different though, so of course it's up to you.... I have a few filters now, but tbh I don't use them all the time - but some peeps do...

I do think something like a Telrad will certainly be a huge help - it it with my own dob!! The Rigel ones also have a good reputation, if you can't get hold of a Telrad!

First Light Optics - Rigel QuikFinder Compact Reflex Sight

Enjoy that great scope, when it comes!!

Doc

[hemihaggis]

yeah ..sorry, a telrad would be my choice , they are invaluble for starhopping and finding your way around the skies , although i have heard they are hard to get hold of just now ? .. hope you get some clear skies for the new scope

[ecosse]

I have bought a moon filter for now as I sometimes feel that the moon is a bit bright for me in my current 5". Defenitley going to get a telrad and that's about it for now, maybe the 32mm panaview and a bst 8mm next.

Thanks for the advice

[astroandy101]

Have a look at this for your telrad.

[ecosse]

Dam it just paid £55 delivered from Rother valley! Never saw your post until now

[rory]

£55.00 jeez. !!

[astroandy101]

Sorry i wasn't quick enough, You could cancel the order if its not too late.

[ecosse]

Ach it's not the end of the world just a bit annoying! Still, can't wait now

[parkway]

If the moon is still too bright with the filter, why not put the bin lid on and remove the small cap. That'll reduce the brightness considerably.