craig1973 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hello allJust thought i would pop by and say hello:hello2:! totally new to stargazing really,but have been intrested for many years,just ordered myself a skywatcher explorer 130p goto,hopefully should have it next week,seemed like a good starter scope at a good price,is there any other eye pieces that would be benificial to buy?,think i get x2,also i have read a few things about flocking the inside of the scope,is this worth doing? Also i will need to but a psu,am ok buying any 12v 1a unit with the correct connection?Cannot wait to get the scope and have a clear sky,the wife thinks im mad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr42 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 don't buy anything else at the moment but just get used to your new scope and eyepiece's and enjoy your time in the heavens ps welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 welcome along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Welcome to SGL Craig. I wouldn't bother flocking the tube.A lot of people use a 12v battery jump starter for the portability aspect, myself included.You'll easily get an evenings viewing using one and they can be picked up relatively cheaply from the usual stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Welcome to SGL.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlight 1 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hi & Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hello Craig and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hi Craig and welcome to the Lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Welcome to the SGL, Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Haze Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hi Craig and welcome. Tons of good advise on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hi Craig, welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hi Craig and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi Craig and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi Craig... & welcome to the forumI use a 12v rechargeable battery jump-starter...but you can buy the celestron/skywatcher powertank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi Craig and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObscuredbyClouds Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hello and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonemonkeylives Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hello and welcome to the forum sent from Gherkin Muncher mk .III (commonly known as a Galaxy S2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Welcome to the forum Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi and welcome from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naemeth Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Welcome to SGL! I'd learn your way around the scope and sky before you start buying eyepieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig1973 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks for all the replies,great advice,just bought a book (the stargazers handbook,an atlas of the night sky) by giles sparrow,theres some amazing images inside,an some very complicated looking diagrams of the night sky.I didnt realise i would be able to see any nebula or things like that,i take it the scope is quite a good begineers scope then?Really cannot wait for it too arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony4563 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi CraigWelcome to SGL from your friendly Bradford neighbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSuppalot Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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