Probably a REALLY STUPID question...but I'll ask...

[Bloosman]

Just taken delivery of my new 200p Dobsonian...

...all assembled and drooled over, but clear skies have eluded the last few nights.

I've taken it out during the day, and aligned the finder scope as per the instructions by using a nearby hill top.

Both views in the finder and the main 'scope are inverted (upside down).

Does this mean my constellations will be too...???

Dougie.

[andrew s]

Yes and inverted (mirror image) as well ! Andrew

[Catweazel]

Yeah, that's right, the reflectors have a mirror, so upside down and inverted

[Bloosman]

Thnaks guys....I really DID know that...doh....!

I suppose the clue is in the names....REFLECTOR....MIRROR....

...Looks for the "delete this embarrassing thread key"......

[rwilkey]

Inverted and upside down when you view the night sky is not a concern, you soon get used to it. You can get right-angled correct way up finder scopes if that's any help, but I suggest a Telrad finder for your Dob, much easier to use.

[callisto]

As rwilkey said, a Telrad will make things a lot easier to find

PS, no question is "stupid" on here

[Trickystar1]

Yeah even after 10 years of doing this hobbie I still get confused when i move the scope left and then the object im looking at moves in a completely different direction.

[Poynder]

I would second all the suggestions of using a Telrad finder.

Made my life a lot easier.

Colin