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Weetattoo

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glowjet

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Hi Weetattoo and welcome to SGL, let us know what type of scope you have, then if you happen to run into any difficulties we would be in a better position to help you out. If you have not already done so, download the free program Stellarium it will help you find your way about the night sky and a copy of Turn Left @ Orion is also popular choice in helping to find targets to observe in the Constellations throughout the year, enjoy your new scope :)

John.

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Weetattoo

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Hi Thanks again guys.

Well it would seem I can't have a sig at the mo. So here's a list of what I have at the mo.

Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ.

X2 Barlow, 10mm and 20mm eyepiece.

Solar Filter, Moon Filter.

T-adapter for my canon 5dmkII.

Just been out looking at the moon, let's just say I'm blown away with the detail.

Allan

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Hi Weetattoo and welcome to the forum. Congratulations on getting yourself a scope and on your observing success with Jupiter no less! Just a quick question, you mention a solar filter in your kit list, can I ask you what type you have, as viewing the sun can be potentially dangerous if you don't have the correct gear. Unfortunately there is a lot of filters out there that do not provide the correct protection and I would rather be judged a nosey busy-body than you damage your eyes. :smiley:

Clear skies

James

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Hi Weetattoo and welcome to the forum. Congratulations on getting yourself a scope and on your observing success with Jupiter no less! Just a quick question, you mention a solar filter in your kit list, can I ask you what type you have, as viewing the sun can be potentially dangerous if you don't have the correct gear. Unfortunately there is a lot of filters out there that do not provide the correct protection and I would rather be judged a nosey busy-body than you damage your eyes. :smiley:

Clear skies

James

Hi James,

Its baader solar film. http://www.baader-planetarium.com/sofifolie/sofi_start_e.htm

Busy body? No..I would rather someone step in than go blind.

Thanks

Allan

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