Scott Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 after being saved from buying a seben i'm thinking skywatcher explorer 130p synscan. any advise??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 It's a great first scope, but you won't be able to connect (and focus) a DSLR to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Kyeldar, i'm a definate newbie here. what should i be looking at if i want to connect camera or laptop etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan46 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 you have a choice at that priceFirst Light Optics - Skywatcher Explorer 130P SynScan AZ GOTOFirst Light Optics - Skywatcher Skyliner 200P Dobsonianthe 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderTheRain Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 If you want to image planets and the moon your as well to use a web cam rather than a dslr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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