Easiest Sight For An Ameteur To Find

[TwistedJester]

So i've just ordered my scope. 1st I am going to study the Moon, what would you recommend to try to find after that. Thanks

[ismangil]

Planets.

I got Mars and Saturn just now.

[Brent]

The planets Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn would be the next easiest targets to find after the Moon.

The easiest deep sky objects to find would probably be the Orion Nebula (M42) and the Pleiades (M45).

Download Stellarium if you haven't already got it (it's free) to help you find them.

[TwistedJester]

Thanks for the responses, i've got stellarium but it doesn't seem to agree with my computer lol

[Brent]

Thanks for the responses, i've got stellarium but it doesn't seem to agree with my computer lol

Do you mean it won't run or it runs slow?

[TwistedJester]

It runs but is incredible slow.

[jimmyjamjoejoe]

Jupiter is always nice, and an easy view. Venus is nearby too, though less impressive there is still something nice about it. Mars is difficult, it's unlikely you'l see much detail until after a few sessions, once you're eyes have got used to picking out tiny details in tiny objects.

Saturn is WELL worth a look if you can stay up late.

As for DSOs, M42 is impressive, and easy to find. M31 is quite bright with no moon in the sky, it can be a little challenging to find for a newbie, but rewarding because of that.

Hope you enjoy the scope.

[TwistedJester]

Thanks m8 im sure I will

[TwistedJester]

Also what eye pieces would you recommend, im gettin Skyliner 200P. Comes with 10mm and 25mm

[Mr Q]

You can print out (free) a monthly night sky map at the below link that will help you locate several of the easier objects while learning the major constellations,Skymaps.com - Publication Quality Sky Maps & Star Charts

[SpaceMarine]

The Orion Nebula would a great target next after planets plus several star clusters, Doubles,..as a newbie it never ceases to impress me with

all those stars hidden from atmospheric conditions. As conditions differ each night, you seem to discover something new!

[jimmyjamjoejoe]

Also what eye pieces would you recommend, im gettin Skyliner 200P. Comes with 10mm and 25mm

I cant recommend a bst explorer 8mm enough. Such a great eyepiece in the 200p.

[TwistedJester]

Do they sell that eyepiece at FLO? Cus I can't find it anywhere lol

[182570]

you'll find the BST at skies the limit or on ebay,cracking eyepieces for the price.

[TwistedJester]

Thanks is it the 1.25" 8mm BST Explorer Dual ED eyepiece?

[Tribal-Wolf]

I cant recommend a bst explorer 8mm enough. Such a great eyepiece in the 200p.

+1 on that EP I was very impressed with mine compared to standard 10mm

[jimmyjamjoejoe]

Thanks is it the 1.25" 8mm BST Explorer Dual ED eyepiece?

Thats the one. The entire range is great, but i'd leave it a while until you figure out what lengths you like etc. the 8mm is a solid performer for planets every night. Some nights you'l be able to push more magnification, but rarely by much. For that reason, the 8mm is my favourite eyepiece.

[TwistedJester]

Thanks not gunna buy anythin atm gunna jus try the eyepieces supplied. Do you no how long FLO takes for delivery for telescopes?

[jimmyjamjoejoe]

Thanks not gunna buy anythin atm gunna jus try the eyepieces supplied. Do you no how long FLO takes for delivery for telescopes?

Not long at all, i ordered mine when they were out of stock and still had it within 3 days. (and 2 of those were a weekend)

[TwistedJester]

lol happy days

[todd8137]

the moon again,or m31,m3 double clusters ,Auriga and Cassiopeia offer some great easy views

[Tinker1947]

You will need a wide (low MM) EP to enable finding your chosen object, Moon and Planets are not to bad, but DSO will be very difficult a quality EP will make a world of difference, size wise i would ask in the EP Forum..

[TwistedJester]

Not gunna focus on DSOs atm. Ill start with the moon then try some planets. Thanks every1 for your help.

[S1m0n]

I'm just waiting for a clear sky to test mine again .

[TwistedJester]

Same scope Simon?