skywatcher

[Scott]

after being saved from buying a seben i'm thinking skywatcher explorer 130p synscan. any advise???

[Stephen]

It's a great first scope, but you won't be able to connect (and focus) a DSLR to it.

[Catweazel]

The 130P is a nice starter scope, are you looking at doing imaging? If you want to try planetary imaging, a small refractor might be worth a look. If not get a 130P

[Scott]

Kyeldar, i'm a definate newbie here. what should i be looking at if i want to connect camera or laptop etc.

[rowan46]

you have a choice at that price

First Light Optics - Skywatcher Explorer 130P SynScan AZ GOTO

First Light Optics - Skywatcher Skyliner 200P Dobsonian

the choice is finding the object but not being able to see them or having to search then being able to see them. neither mount is any good for imaging except for webcamming. If portability or storage isn't an issue the 200p is a very much better scope.

[Scott]

thanks for the help everyone. i can see i need to do more research here. i would like to take pics but i'm more interested in seeing the best possible images i can for my money, (around £300).

[LukeSkywatcher]

It's a great first scope, but you won't be able to connect (and focus) a DSLR to it.

The 130P does seem to have an issue with focus with a DSLR. Some people say that adding a 2X barlow helps. Other says a low profile focuser.

I'm amazed that Skywatcher have not addressed this issue on a scope that is clearly one of their best sellers.

[UnderTheRain]

If you want to image planets and the moon your as well to use a web cam rather than a dslr.