telescope problems Help!!

[jmee312]

Hi anybody out there just kidding.

so i got a jessops telescope for Xmas just used it last night for the first time and realized i had been duped. so disappointed with it, i was wondering what would be the best telescope to buy between £100-200 that can be used for astrophotography and viewing planets and possibly nebula

any help would be greatly appreciated

[toilandtrouble123]

a used 130 on an equatorial mount is really good as a starter scope. check out ebay, or astrobuysell.co.uk, or I think a member on this forum is selling a 130 goto set up. hope that helps

Nat xx

[Spec-Chum]

If you can stretch to 215 then I'd recommend a skyliner 150p dob.

Interestingly, jessops went into administration today...

[Spec-Chum]

Oh rats, just reread and you want ap.

Ignore my post about a dob...

[VigdisVZ]

Hi

While you cannot hope to get any results with that budget for deep space Astophotography, just about any scope can give you decent photographic results on possibly jupiter and most definetly the moon with a little effort.

Fainter objects require a tracking mount like the HEQ-5 (there are cheaper and more expensive alternatives but the HEQ-5 is pretty much a baseline to try and aim for).

If you want to pursue deep space object AP you should read Steve Richards book "Making Every Photon Count", that book will save you time, money and frustration.

The best visual scope for your budget, if you can stretch a little bit would be the 150p dob. http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-skyliner-150p-dobsonian.html

And just like Nat points out, the 130 on either an EQ mount or dobsonian base is a fine instrument. http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-skyliner-150p-dobsonian.html http://www.firstlightoptics.com/reflectors/skywatcher-explorer-130p.html

Best of luck with your purchase.

[toilandtrouble123]

Found something for you, in your price range

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skywatcher-Explorer-130m-Newtonian-Reflector-Telescope-/160917037650?pt=UK_Photography_Telescopes&hash=item2577672252

Its on a EQ2 mount, with RA motor drive, and all the accessories a first timer will need. As time goes by, you can add goto system and other bits and bobs, before upgrading to a 200 once you know your way around.

Nat xx

[rwilkey]

When considering buying a telescope new, always go to a dedicated telescope retailer, not a high street shop who know nothing abut telescopes. Very sorry to hear of your plight, but look at FLO, this forums' sponsors, you will get great service and great advice. Advice by Spec-Chum above is spot on. Details of the 150 Skyliner here: http://www.firstligh...-dobsonian.html

EDIT - oh rats Spec-Chum, I thought it was a good idea,but more discussion forthcoming I see.

[rwilkey]

AP will be difficult on a limited budget I think - you need to have deep pockets!

[toilandtrouble123]

google skywatcher 130, then check out images, that'll show you what you can learn to do with effort and patience (and checking out second hand bargains!), with a scope that size, after you know your way around the sky and a telescope

Nat xx

[cantab]

Start with the obvious: Which Jessops scope do you have, what were you expecting to see, and what if anything did you actually see?

[jmee312]

Thanks for your help checking out the one you recommended Nat thanks

[toilandtrouble123]

No probs mate, and think that the accessories that you collect with this scope, after a few yrs, you can transfer to a larger setup, and sell this one onto a "new" newbie :-)

[Davie27]

Cantab is right. Can you describe what you were disappointed with? It may be that as its your first scope you expected to see images like the pictures on the box when in fact you will need to train your eyes to start to see any detail on planets ect.. Leave your telescope outside for a while to allow it to cool before you start using it and use a star map or computer software to find a planet to view. You'll be surprised at the different details you will see on a planet each time you look at it and get used to it. Jupiter is an easy one for you to find just now and you'll probably see some moons too. Jupiter should be easy enough to see through your Jessops telescope.

[mattytheshark]

Sorry to hear you are disappointed with the scope. I remeber feeling the same with mine but the comments here are correct - it will take a little training of the eye.

As I have put on another post a moment ago; I suspect poor collimation (the alignment of your mirrors) won't be helping although this can be adjusted. Anyone agree this may be a problem?