fizzydx Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I would like to introduce my self by first saying that i have only just got in to astronomy a few of weeks ago, i have been meaning to for quite some time now, anyway, i took the plunge and bought my self a Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ along with the AstroMaster Accessory Kit, i know these lenses aren't the best but they should get me by for now, i had my scope out properly for the first time a few weeks ago and did a quick polar alignment using my latitude and a compass, it didn't turn out so bad as i was looking at the Moon with what seemed to be perfect clarity, i then took a look at Jupiter and all four of it's moons, the polar alignment can't have been to shabby as i was able to track both objects across the sky with RA adjustment only, well i say only, i had to make the odd DE adjustment now and then, not bad i thought, also, a few days ago i fitted a Telrad finder and set out to find Saturn and Mars, this was on the 18/02/2012, i found them with ease, and when i viewed Saturn for the first time it was a real WOW moment, the Telrad was well worth the investment, really enjoying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hello and welcome to SGL, glad you are enjoying your new scope. Seeing Saturn for the first time is amazing, The only word to describe it is WOW. What did you think of Mars ? Happy gazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsheffield Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi, Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glowjet Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi Fizzy and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Charon Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Welcome to the forum Fizzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tinker1947 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Welcome to SGL, if you download Stellarium there are option to have the Telrad rings overlayed on the screen.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHUTTLE ATLANTIS Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 hello welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fizzydx Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks for the warm welcome guys.Hello and welcome to SGL, glad you are enjoying your new scope. Seeing Saturn for the first time is amazing, The only word to describe it is WOW. What did you think of Mars ? Happy gazing.I didn't get that good a look at Mars, the best i could do was with a 15mm ep and a x2 barlow, hopefully i'll do better next time with a more powerful ep and better seeing.Welcome to SGL, if you download Stellarium there are option to have the Telrad rings overlayed on the screen..Thanks for the suggestion, but i've been using Stellarium since i got my scope, i also use "Mobile Observatory" on my android tablet and phone, i have contacted the developer of this app and it seems he has plans to add the Telrad overlay as well as the hour angle/DE just like in Stellarium, great app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSuppalot Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL.Handy ol' things Telrads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Welcome to SGL...Sounds like you are off to a flying start....here's hoping you get plenty more WOW moments...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi and welcome from me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi and welcome to the forum. I wish the Telrad was a standard piece of kit on most scopes - its so useful to get you right in there on the target so quickly. Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi Fizzydx and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hello Fizzydx and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fizzydx Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks guys, if it's a clear night tomorrow i'm thinking about going to the Saltergate car park at Hole-of-Horcum on the A169 or the top of Sutton Bank on the A170, i was at the car park at Hole-of-Horcum one night and i couldn't even see past my hand in front of me, it was that dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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