rheider Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Just registered with sgl after purchasing a nexstar 102gt at costco. Still trying to set it up. Icant believe they sell this thing without a moon filter. The lenses as I have read are limited at best so I want to get some new ones asap. Would like some input as to what to buy. A celestron kit or more expensive individual ones. Maybe I could purchase slowly as needed.. also the scope does not come with a 2x barlow. ac power supply seems a must. Read good reviews on this scope. Hopefully the bones are there to build on. Any helpfull reply would be very much appreciated.Been on hold with celestron for at least an hour. Oh well its christmas time . Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astronomit Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL!Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Welcome to the forum. I would get used to using the telescope first before buying anything else for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranas Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hi & welcome to lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hello and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hi Randy and welcome from me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutThereSomewhere Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hi & welcome Randy. Having bought the Celestron kit of eyepieces - I wished I'd have not done so, but bought fewer, better eyepieces instead. If you do get a Celestron powertank, be careful not to let the power run too low as it may not recharge properly. That happened to me so I now use a leisure battery instead. Enjoy your equipment regardless of its limitations. Even NASA aren't satisfied with what they've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 welcome to the asylum of Stargazing Velvet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 A very warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hi Randy, welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Welcome to the forum. I would get used to using the telescope first before buying anything else for it.Great advice here^^^Welcome to the SGL. Enjoy your scope Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Welcome to the forum, as said above keep your credit card in your pocket until you have used your scope a few times, this will give you a better idea of what you need.Good luck and clear skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobee Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rheider Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Thanks for the feedback. On reading this forumI found the eyepiece selection. The eypieces that came with scope are said to be junk.(marked sr and H ) Understand not forking out more $ right away but I think this case might warrent it. Junk lenses and no moon filter! How can I enjoy the hobby if my equiptment is that inferior. Looking at buying the celestron plossl kit for around 140.00 and an ac adapter for about 25.00. Would this be a good match or am I overspending on the eyepieces. Will have a total investment of about 350.00. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hi Randy and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberbaz Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 weclcome to sgl randybaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hi Randy and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigdisVZ Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hi and welcome! Good to have you on board.If you post specific questions in the beginner forums, you'll be sure to get some excellent help here.Happy holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hi from me pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welrod50 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 And welcome from me too Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobee Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hi Randy and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Randy!Baseball fan?Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hi Randy and welcome to the forum. Personally I would avoid eyepiece kits as they often contain coloured filters which you are unlikely to use long with one or two of the eyepieces. Better to buy separate eyepieces and if you know what you want, used eyepieces as they offer the best bargain as you can sell them on for as much as you paid for them when you want to upgrade. Once you have narrowed down a brand or model specification, you might want to take a look here on Astromart to see if there are any bargains to be had. You haven't stated a budget so its difficult to recommend a particular eyepiece, but the BST Double ED Starguider eyepieces known as 'Explorers' in the US offer very good value for money or you might want to consider the Celestron X-Cel brand which is also highly regarded for the price (there is a SGL review comparing both brands here). Agena Astro Products (here) in the U.S sell both brands and are currently running a winter discount which might place them within your budget.Overall, it is worth spending your money on good separate eyepieces as they are more likely to remain with you even though the scope you use may have changed. Good eyepieces hold their value better in the longer term (...as they are more likely to be in demand) should you wish to sell them at a later date or want to upgrade. Hope that helps.Clear skies and enjoy the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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