new telescope

[blackout]

hi guys, im new to this , but i have been wanting a telescope for a while now, and im just about to take the plunge, its a toss up between the skywatcher 127 goto, or an explorer 200p with eq5, just wanting your thoughts on which will be best. im leaning towards the explorer 200 as i can upgrade the eq5 to goto later on if i want.

[UHF]

The 200 will let you see more. wouldn't worry avout goto. the eq5 with the 200 on is close to the limit but its a very smooth motion and a joy to use. my first scope was the same, it is big but worth the space it takes up.

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[blackout]

cheers uht, just needed somone to confirm my toughts. its a bit worrying thinking this is gonna be my first scope. but ive got to start somwhere, and to buy a smaller scope knowing ill want to upgrade later, sounds like a waste of money to me,

[x6gas]

The Skymax 127 has a longer native focal length so is better for the moon and planets, but the 200p better for large deep sky objects...

Both nice scopes, just depends what you want it for...

[blackout]

im wanting the best of both worlds, so i think im gonna go for the explorer200, ( hope im right ). will be ordering it, middle of the week. so heres hoping for clear skys.

[JamesF]

If you're happy with the size of it I think I'd probably go for the 200P too.

James

[JamesF]

Oh, and welcome to SGL

James

[Catweazel]

Hi blackout, and welcome to SGL. The 200P will give you better views of DSO's for sure, and if you aren't too bothered about GOTO, it's the better choice. Like UHF says though, the 200P is getting towards the limit on a EQ5, but to be honest, I've never had a problem with this for visual, and all seems to run smoothly.

[blackout]

its good to be here, getting some honest answers, and sound advice. cheers all . the 200 it is.

[Dude_with_the_tube]

hi and one more vote for 200p.

[UHF]

Of course you could save some money and get the do version and buy some eps

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[Charon]

Welcome to the forum.

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Can't fault the 200P and its performance and represents great value for money, so I would add my recommendation for it too.

Clear skies and enjoy the forum

James

[Stephen Green]

Hi welcome to the SGL

Stephen

[Siriusmeg]

Hello and welcome from me too - I'm looking to upgrade to the 200/eq5 soon too

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[tommo b]

Hi Blackout.

Will be interested to see how the 200 works out for you. Am deliberating over a new purchase myself!

[MorningMajor]

Hi and welcome aboard

[Bizibilder]

Hello Blackout and welcome to SGL!!

[saturn4me]

Hi and welcome to SGL!

Enjoy the forum!

[stellawolf]

Hi & welcome to SGL

[Scott]

Hi and welcome,

I've got the 200p eq5 and think its great. one thing i'd suggest is that you allow for the purchase of a telrad/rigel finder. it really does make finding dso's a lot easier.

Scott

[blackout]

thanks all for the warm welcome.. when i purchase the 200/eq5, would it be in my best interest to upgrade the 10mm ep you get with it, to a good 8mm/10mm ep . ive read a few articals on these eps you get with the scope and the 10mm ep sounds as if its no good, i dont want to be dissapointed. if this is the case what make and what size would be best.

[blackout]

1 more quick question..... on the eq5, is it worth buying a polar scope with it, or leave that untill ive had a few sight seeing nights with it, ( point and look ) i dont want to start off in astronomy with all the setting up issues ive read about, or is it better to start off in the correct way and start as you mean to go on.

[Pete Presland]

hi welcome to SGL from peter in bedfordshire