LeeG Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi everyone I'm Lee and live in Atherton, Manchester. I've always been interested in astronomy since I was a kid but never really had access to any telescopes etc. Anyway I finally decided to go get one and after researching for a week or so on which would be best for me I went for the sky watcher explorer 200pds on a eq5 mount. Anyone else have this one? I made an attempt of setting it up today and THINK I have done it right lol. I am a complete beginner and it didn't come with much instruction-wise and at first seemed quite confusing! Tomorrow I'm going to try and align it properly then take it from there. Any accessories you guys recommend for this scope? It came with a 28mm eye piece and I bought a 6mm and a moon filter. Any info will be much appreciated thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tich Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi & welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las0212 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi thereI'm also a new to this, starting out with binoculars before investing in a scopeAll the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderTheRain Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Welcome to the forum :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Lee... & welcome to the forumNice 'scope...Cheshire collimator is handy & Stellarium free download can help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsheffield Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Lee, Welcome to SGL. I am sure someone will be able to point you in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Lee and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 hi lee and welcome to sgl, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosivad Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hello LeeG and welcome. I think that your telescope does not have any motor drives on it, so astrophotography, unless of the moon or perhaps Jupiter, will not be on the cards. Living in Manchester, you must have a lot of light pollution so a light pollution filter might be a good investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Lee and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi, welcome to the SGL, Forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Lee!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Lee,Welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Lee, welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeG Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thanks everyone. I realise everyone's eye piece collection will be slightly different but I was wondering which would be best to start off with? I've got a 28mm and a 6mm up to now. Thanks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hello Lee and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Lee and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Lee, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Lee,Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapallokid Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi and welcome from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Lee,Welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Lee and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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