ziggy Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hello everyone from just outside Norwich! Ive been looking on here for a few days and went and got a telescope today I chose a Sky-watcher 200 Dob dont want to take photos so hope it will be ok! I am a total novice and the question is do I need to put one of the 2 supplied lenses in or just look through the hole! Dont think I will take it outside tonight!lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 welcome ziggy, 200 dob eh, nice start.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks estwing the wife is quite shocked by the size of it! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hi Ziggy, I am also living north of Norwich so maybe nearby? Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your new scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hi Ziggy,Welcome to the lounge.Nice scope you've got yourself there. You put one of the EPs in the scope. The one with the smaller focal length will give the highest magnification but start with the longer focal length to give less magnification and a wider field of view.Post any more questions in the beginners help and advice and someone will soon help you out.Enjoy your scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks Catweazel Im in Thorpe area so far all I have seen is my Daughter through it! how many stars are there ?and not a single one showing tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 thanks Astro Imp im even worse at this forum thing!lol I will try what you have surgested ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig20264 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hi Ziggy, welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 thanks Craig20264 the clouds followed my Dob for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL!Great scope you have there!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 thanks saturn4me it looks good in the lounge !lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hi and welcome to the lounge.A mighty fine scope to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Welcome to the SGL, Forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hi Ziggy and welcome to the forum. Great start with the 200p dob and you won't be disappointed with the views. Imaging wise, you will be limited to planets and the moon using a webcam because those objects are so bright, you will need very short exposure times to capture them. Now for Deep Sky Objects (DSO's) like galaxies and nebulas, because they are so faint and so far away, the need for longer exposures will come into play, which in turn will require very accurate tracking as these objects move across the sky. A typical dobsonian does not have any tracking and the few that do, track objects in an alt-azimuth method, namely tiny little movements vertically and horizontally which on any camera would show up as zig zags in the final image. It is possible to mount this scope on an equatorial type of mount, which by its design, can track objects along a smooth curve created by the mount head having been tilted back at just the right angle to replicate the path of objects as they travel across the sky. Again, you will need to purchase one with very accurate motors and that also has the weight capacity to carry your scope. The imaging help section will provide you with more details if you need to know more.Your scope is a great observing scope and is very popular amongst astronomers so you have made an excellent choice.Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie c Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hi Ziggy welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Welcome to SGL ... 200p dob will serve even the most seasoned astronomer very well indeed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hi Ziggy and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 hi and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsheffield Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hi & Welcome to SGL, If your gonna have one, have a big one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywatcher1701 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL, great scope to start with......enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibby Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hello and welcome to the forum Ziggy. Sounds like you've chosen an ideal scope for observing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Ziggy!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hi Ziggy and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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