My shopping list........so far

[Mansnake]

Hi guys,

First off i just want to say a massive thank you to everyone on this forum and all their valuable information ! I've only been a SGL member for a few weeks and already I've learnt loads !

OK so after much learning about different equipment needed for different aspects of astrophotography I've decided to start with the following for Lunar and Planetary photography:-

Skymax 127 GOTO

Revelation EP kit

5-in-1 Jump Starter

Dew shield

Decent webcam preferably CCD

Thermals !

Have i forgotten anything ? (No doubt !)

[E621Keith]

You will need this to connect your power tank to your mount

First Light Optics - Skytron Power Cable for Skywatcher AZ GOTO

[hemihaggis]

the gso ep`s are good but dont bother with the kit , just buy two or three individual ep`s , there is stuff in the kit you will never use

[DOBBY]

As above.... but, if you chuck out the stuff you'll just never use...it's a nice box for things you will use....

but , more seriously... the gso/revelation are better than the supplied 10mm...perhaps a 32mm for wide views...+ a 12mm & an 8mm plus the supplied 25mm will keep you busy for a while

[Mansnake]

Thanks for your replies guys.

Yea I knew I needed a power cable but forgot to add it to my list .

i thought i would treat my self to the revelations ep kit as i knew the supplied EP's wouldnt be much cop. Also i think the case would come in handy.

I think i will have enough on my hands with that for a while

It should be a good way to begin with astrophotography until i win the lottery and build my own hubble