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[Brentmeister77]

At last I've order my first scope from FLO. After months of deliberation I've settled on an Explorer 150p on a Eq5 mount. Apologies to everyone as I understand a new scope purchase usually turns the weather ugly! Looking forward to my new hobby, the highs the lows, the tears, the tantrums etc...

[Spec-Chum]

We look forward to your excitable posts each time you spot something new

[Matt Scunthorpe]

Nice purchase. Youll have to let us know how you get on

[scoobee]

Good purchase, hoping you enjoy your purchase and hobby

[SnakeyJ]

Brentmeister - no worries as long as your new purchase cloud 'Cumulo New Scopus' stays up around Kidderminister Seriously though I think you'll get some good observing (cold and clear) weather in before Christmas - and if that isn't the kiss of death for Astronomers nationwide you should be fine.

Enjoy the new scope - Jake

[allcart]

yes, keep buying scopes in Kiddeminster. The sky down here is clear and starry. Unfortunately I'm still at work.

[Keiran]

congratulations on the scope purchase, and a worthy choice too.... Im sure youll enjoy it very much

keiran

[sologuitarist61]

That is a good set-up that should gives you some good views - enjoy!!

[WaveSoarer]

That's a great setup and you'll have lots of fun with it. Exciting stuff and I hope that you have some clear skies to try it all out.

[Astro Imp]

Congrats on your new purchase, enjoy.

[JamesM]

Wishing you clear skies for your new scope's delivery, its a good performer and should keep you busy for some time to come. Did you order some anti cloud spray? :grin: :grin:

James

[breezy]

Well no cloud tonight mate

[Catweazel]

Congrats on your new scope; the 150P is a great choice. Looking forward to first light report. Good luck

[ubertank]

Congrats. Enjoy the scope and get some reports up.

[HIP3802]

I have the same scope but on the EQ3-2. it is a very nice set up which will give you great views. Nice time of year to be buying, too, with so much to see and the skies to see with. Congrats.

[Pappy Nick]

I've got the 150PL on the EQ3-2 - It's like a Weapon of Mass Observation

[VigdisVZ]

So it was you who sent the snow storm!

Seriously, congratulations on that, it's a nice little kit, should be able to get both good views and good pictures with it.

[tingting44]

grats buddy!!! there is no looking back now!!!! you have got a lovely setup for your 1st scope i tell you!! wish i went with an EQ mount when i 1st got mine, are you going to be setting it up for xmas or as soon as it arrives looool

are you going to be mainly viewing or imaging by the way buddy? or dabble in a bit of both

[Matt Scunthorpe]

Its a nice scope to go on that mount too, should be pretty stable. Best crack out the warm clothes, it gets pretty damn cold, espeically if your not use to itt.

[Robp]

Congratulations on the order, hope the clouds stay close to you hehe

Any ideas on your first target?

[Brentmeister77]

Thanks everyone, packages have been dispatched and are now in the safe hands of Fed Ex...exited? Er, yes!!

Eventually I would like to get into the photography side but initially I just want to learn the skies and also get to grips with the scope. Seems a steep learning curve with allignment, collimation etc so will try and master the basics first. As for first targets....has to be Jupiter, weather permitting!

[Brentmeister77]

She's here!!

[VigdisVZ]

Let's see an unboxing report with pics now

Congrats!

[breezy]

Please no cloud , please no cloud

[Robp]

Doubt we will get any further updates, If your anything like me it will be already setup outside waiting for it to get dark

Fingers crossed for clear skies!