ewane Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hello everyone !Some 45 years ago my parents bought me a little telescope for Christmas with which I could only really look at the moon as it was very unstable and not very good quality.But it whetted my appetite for astronomy and I promised myself that when I was a grown up I'd treat myself to something a little better. I've just bought myself a Skymax-127 SynScan AZ GOTO and ever since it arrived its rained so I havent really had much chance to look at anything.Anyhow, I'm hoping to learn a lot from this forum - no doubt I've bought the wrong thing but we live and learn 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!Get used to the fact that whenever you buy new astro kit, the weather will stop you using it for the forseeable future.It is the way of things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunhaval Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL. Can't do anything about the weather, but I can reassure you that you definitely have NOT bought the wrong thing. Take your time with it, - you'll love it!Any problems - lots of info on 127 Maks on this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Welcome to the SGL, Forums 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.Enjoy your new scope when the weather improves.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi Ewane and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pessoa Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Welcome to SGL....Hope you enjoy the new kit...when the skies clear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic Deacon Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hello, you will learn lots here - I have in only a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 hi and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 HiA very warm welcome to the SGL congratulation on you new scope you have waited long enough for it , hope you enjoy it clear skiesDoug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi and welcome to the forum. Its not about whether a scope is a good one or a bad one, its about knowing what it can do and having the expectations to match. Lets be honest, any scope will show you more than your own eyes, so any purchase is really a bonus. I think the problems come not with the scopes but typically with the mounts that come with them that are clearly made to a price. It is this part of the setup that causes the biggest hurdle for those starting out in celestial observing. You might want to read this review written by a member here who has the same setup. My view is that your scope will be great on the moon and planets and the brighter galaxies such as globular clusters and perhaps a number of number of other deep sky objects or DSO's as they are sometimes referred to. The long focal length will assist magnification but of course the modest aperture will mean less resolving power compared to a dobsonian scope bought for the same budget. A dobsonian's simple design means that more aperture can be had for your cash and aperture equals resolution of detail. Of course money spent on aperture will mean no money left for any GOTO system that can help you find stuff and it is this kind of trade off between one advantage against another that frequently underlines most choices regarding scopes - probably explains why we are often seen with more than one or maybe we're just greedy!:DClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSuppalot Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi Ewane,Welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 hi and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hello and Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi Ewane and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewane Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thank you everyone for your warm welcome, especially to JBM1165 for linking the Mak article which did give me a warm glow.Lets hope the clouds disappear long enough this evening and I get a chance to see Mercury, Venus and Jupiter ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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