Gratitude

[rollinbob]

Just wanted to say thanks to all stargazers who have helped me choose a first telescope @ 61 years of age after much advice garnered from these pages I finally settled on the SW explorer 200p on EQ5. Seemed to be the best option for the amount I had to spend. I'm now eagerly awaiting delivery and looking forward to many nights of confusion frustration and a little wonder? Also probably many more questions!

[Tinker1947]

Welcome to SGL, if you don't have it download Stellarium will help with finding things to view...

[Mr Moff]

Well done on your purchase,I'm a raw beginner as well and bought the same scope a few weeks ago.It was the great advise I had from this forum that pointed me to the 200p and I'm really chuffed with it.

When you use it for the first time just point straight at the moon and you will be delighted at the detail there.After that it's worth randomly browsing in that area,as there is lots of things to look at in that part of the sky.

Fingers crossed you're first night is nice and clear.

Danny.

[Atlas]

Let us know when it arrives so we can put all of ours in the basement since the clouds will show up for at least a week.

[ChrisThePuma]

When you use it for the first time just point straight at the moon.........

After that it's worth randomly browsing in that area,as there is lots of things to look at in that part of the sky.

Does that not depend on where the moon is when you actually look "in that area"?

[ChrisThePuma]

Oh, and welcome to SGL rollinbob

[rwilkey]

Welcome to SGL, well done for choosing such a worthy telescope!

[ChrisThePuma]

Not that your biased or anything rwilkey ;-)

[rwilkey]

No, not at all Chris!

[paul schofield]

Congratulations on a great telescope choice. You will be like a astronomer with a new scope soon. Sorry meant to write; be like a child with a new toy. Oh and a very warm welcome to SGL.

[Mr Moff]

Does that not depend on where the moon is when you actually look "in that area"?

Well that's how much of a beginner I am.

[Scott]

Does that not depend on where the moon is when you actually look "in that area"?

Not really, it's all good. i know what you mean though.

try to watch "sky at night" regularly, it lets you know whats currently worth a look.

learn to enjoy the confusion,frustration and the wonders and your scope will serve you well.

[rollinbob]

Well thanks again, for the warm welcome and for pointing me to my post! I'll get used to this soon. Sorry bout putting mockers on the weather!

[rollinbob]

Let us know when it arrives so we can put all of ours in the basement since the clouds will show up for at least a week.

well you were SO right!I'm probly to blame for the worst spring skies in living memory.

[skywatcher250]

hey rollinbob welcome to SGL and congratulations !!!!

we can blame the rain and clouds on you then for now, haha !!!!!!

[Charon]

Good luck with your new telescope.

[NickW]

As a newbie too, I echo your gra[removed word]ude for all the gazers who take the time to answer our mul[removed word]ude of tired questions and give nothing but support and encouragement, I hope you have many fantastic years of enjoyment with your scope.

Nick

[Voongy]

Welcome, nice scope choice

[Marki]

Wow - the filter has really gone mad!

Grats on the scope, rollinbob! And assorted digits and limbs crossed for a decent first light!

[Armsoft]

Welcome rollinbob!

Any questions just ask away, there are plenty of Very helpfull members on the forum so answers will not be far away.

Mark