Skyliner 300P at the Star Party!

[Astronut]

Filters are on my 'to buy' list but I haven't decided on what to get yet - further research is needed.

As I was saying to Steve this morning, I intend to get a 28mm Meade SWA and 10mm Pentax XW once I've settled down with the 'scope. I'm holding off getting a Televue 3-6mm click-zoom on Steve's advice until later. The high-mag stuff can wait for now - at least until Jupiter (and Mars) are more favourably placed.

A nice surprise was that the dob is pre-fitted with a Crayford focuser instead of the usual rack-and-pinion. A Moonlite dual-speed focuser is still on my 'to buy' list though but I may change my mind on that one - I'll see how I get on with the Crayford first

[Cloudgazer]

So you've finally ordered a scope.. about time too

I'm sure you'll get some stunning views with the Skyliner 300P.

Scott

[Astronut]

So you've finally ordered a scope.. about time too

I'm sure you'll get some stunning views with the Skyliner 300P.

Scott

About time too indeed

Thanks go to the members of this forum for all their advice (to me and to others) so far. I've 'ummed and arred' and done much reading of various threads for some time now but I think I've made a good choice and what a bargain 8) Thanks again Steve.

[daz]

You will simply love the views through that thing! Very jealous!!

M51 is just magnificent through it, as are the globs!

The focuser is actually pretty good, quite smooth I thought and way better than the R+P.

[FLO]

I have been asked for a copy of the pic showing me fitting the 300P mirror at the SGL 3 Star Party (for a review). It was posted here on SGL but is one of the images lost when the Servor went down. I don't know who took the pic but if it was you and you still have it, can I have a copy please

[daz]

I'll check my pics Steve ...

[FLO]

[stargazer1980]

you on about this pic steve??

http://stargazerslounge.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13264.0;attach=6445;image

[FLO]

Well done that Man

[stargazer1980]

Glad i could be of some help to you! You got some one interested in buying one??

Darren

[FLO]

Somebody is writing a review and wanted to know how the mirror was supplied/packed. He Googled his way to this thread and phoned earlier today for info.

[stargazer1980]

Oh cool! Well glad i could help anyway

Darren:)

[FLO]

New review on the Skywatcher Skyliner 300P that confirms what we experienced at SGL 3:

"... this instrument offers a staggering

specification for the money with an optical

performance that would be the envy of

many a manufacturer. With equipment

like this available at such reasonable cost,

observers truly have never had it so good"

Ade Ashford's review in Astronomy Now Oct 07

[GazOC]

I've read that review, it sounds like a cracking scope.

[FLO]

We were able to observe M51's spiral structure and the bridge between it and its satellite galaxy 8)

[GazOC]

Sounds like good skies Steve, I can't see the bridge in my 14" from home.

[FLO]

It was a good sky but not exceptional. The spirals were clearly visible but the bridge required averted vision. I don't think I was the only one able to see it. What's your sky like?

[GazOC]

My skies are pretty good, about Mag 5 and a bit.

[FLO]

Hhhmmm ... could the bridge might have been in my 'minds eye'. I'm sure at least two others saw it. Perhaps we were kidding ourselves...?

[GazOC]

Nah, probably just my dodgy eyes. I really should get a larger scope.....

[daz]

Definitely not your imagination Steve! It did need averted vision, but only just.

Obsession Gaz??

[lunator]

Steve

It was most definately there.

Spiral, bridge, companion

The M51 image will stay with me forever it was amazing.

Cheers

Ian

[Andrew*]

agreed. definitely there.

Was a special sight not readily forgotten 8)

[themos]

Excellent! As the proud owner of Ade's reviewed scope, I am really excited about the coming season.

[FLO]

Definitely not your imagination Steve! It did need averted vision, but only just.

That's a relief

So, Gaz, about that Meade 16" Lightbridge