At wits end

[kernowstargazer]

I was going to buy the SW 130p on eq2 and on my delivery run today spotted a optics shop in one of the towns so i popped in to have a look they only had 2 scopes one was a celestron 130eq but they also had a SW Skyliner 250p dob what a beast that was. I cant afford the 250 but got me thinking is the 150p dob any good for viewing and may be some basic webcam imaging just mess about stuff really more into viewing. I thought the dob mounts looked a bit weird but seeing one in the wood it doesnt seem that bad. Any advice would be brilliant.

PS the 150p is the max limit i could afford from FLO and thats stretching it as i thought the 130p was the max i could afford but could push a wee bit.

[LukeSkywatcher]

If you can push the boat out a bit more, then the 150p will be great. You wont regret the few extra quid.

Dobs are so easy to setup and use.

[malc-c]

I think the 150P dob will perform better than the 130 on an EQ2. Lot more stable, and messing about with a webcam.

[onesmallstep]

Hi

The 150 Dob offers 44% more light gathering than the 130. Also, as the dob is the simpler scope to set up and use it will be more suited to the beginner astronomer. I use the 200mm version of the dob and I'm very impressed with the performance under all conditions. When not in use it sits in the corner of the spare bedroom and takes up minimal space.

HTH!

[John]

I think the dob design is brilliant. It's dead easy to use. It allows you to spend most of your £'s on the optics, which are what show the views of course, and it just works. You can do some basic lunar / planetary webcamming with them too.

The technique of "nudging" to track objects at high magnifications soon becomes second nature too.

You can always put the 6" and 8" dob tubes onto equatorial mounts, if you so desire, in due course.

[kernowstargazer]

Cheers for replies. Well looks like im buy morrisons basics for a while then so i can afford the 150p its amazing how you budget changes as you research scopes mine started off for a 70mm refractor, then 1145p, then celestron 130, then SW 130p now 150p dob

[onesmallstep]

Sounds like a bad case of aperture fever, better quit while you're ahead!

[kernowstargazer]

Do i need to see a doctor for that as i do feel under the weather

[Tiddles]

You will not be disappointed, the 150P is a fabulous 'scope.

[kernowstargazer]

I think thats the one me then ill stop now. The SW 150 dob it is then. Can it be kept in a secure shed just thinking about the frosty nights and warm summers

[Steve777]

yeah: get, I have this it's good.

[ianaiken]

Buy Buy buy but be careful when you open the box not to let any cloud out.

[Tiddles]

Mine lives in the shed or back seat of the car.

[LukeSkywatcher]

In a shed where the ambient temp is about the same as outside is ideal. It means less cooling down time.

[onesmallstep]

The dob will sit upright on its base and takes up minimal space so it can be kept indoors, either in the corner of a room or in a cupboard. Sheds and garages are also good places and if it misbehaves you can always send it to the dobhouse.

[kernowstargazer]

lovelly jubbly better sort my shed out then