Eastridge Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Just to introduce myself. Have been vaguely interested in astro all my life as is hubby (who did astro-physics as part of his degree - so understands it all better than i). I got a Skywatcher 1145 (all manual) for my big 40 and feel now it's time for an upgrade. After reading many posts here and reviews available have just ordered a Skyliner 250 PX from FLO.Toyed with the 12" 300 but decided the jump from 114 to 250 would be enough and extra money may be better spent on upgrading eyepieces etc.We view from our patio in Bideford North Devon where viewing is generally OK to the south and north (lights to east and west) and overhead. Bortle map says c. 5 but understand that's just a genrel guide.One reason for going 10" is that it's more portable if we want to pop to Exmoor (c. 30 mins away) for some darker skies once I get into DSO viewing. Have to confess hubby does more of the 'setting up' and finding than I do, he being scientifically minded and not suffering from a sort of left / right dslexysia that I have that confuses me no end. I'm hoping the dob way of moving may be more intuiive than knobs on an EQ mount that I always turn the wrong way Sure I will be back with loads of questions once it arrives:)Sharon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSuppalot Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Sharon and welcome to SGL. Nice scope and I look forward to hearing a first light post from you.Luke.P.S. I know what you mean about the left/right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Sharon, welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi SharonWelcome to the SGLLovely scope you've got coming there. I made the same jump myself, from 4.5" - 10" the difference is going to blow you away.EnjoyRegards SteveSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsheffield Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Sharon, Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 hi Sharon, welcome to sgl and the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Forums Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Sharon, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Sharon and Hubby and welcome to the lounge, enjoy the 250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Sharon and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Sharon and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribraider Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Sharon and welcome to the Lounge.You should get some lovely views with that scope. Nice to see another fellow stargazer from Bideford.Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Sharon... & welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Sharon and welcome to SGL, there will be a world of difference with your new scope, both in size and what you will see, if you do not already posses the book, invest in a copy of Illustrated guide to Astronomical Wonders, it will give you and your hubby plenty to search for, especially from your dark site, enjoy John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hello and Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Sharon,Welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hello Sharon and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donwendy Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Welcome to SGL from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tone71 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hi Sharon welcome to SGL, Bideford is one of my favorite places in the country.Clear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastridge Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hi Sharon and welcome to SGL, there will be a world of difference with your new scope, both in size and what you will see, if you do not already posses the book, invest in a copy of Illustrated guide to Astronomical Wonders, it will give you and your hubby plenty to search for, especially from your dark site, enjoy John.Thanks all.Glowjet - ta, have added to wishlist. If it's half as useful as 'Turn left at Orion' has been it will be well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 HI Sharon wel come to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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