Universe_Astronomer Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hey I'm Justine.I'm new to Astronomy and recently purchased my first telescope the 'Skywatcher Skyliner 200P Dobsonian' which is due to come in a few days. I have already bought a 6.3mm and a 17mm eyepiece along with the Skywatcher planetary filter set. I was wondering if I could get some advice/tips when it comes to using this specific telescope and any accessories which would improve the viewing.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hello and Welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Justine, the nice thing about a dobsonian telescope is its 'point and shoot' design. To start with I'd recommend just using the 17mm eyepiece (lower power) and seeing what's out there! Cheers, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Welcome to SGLI'd suggest a red light torch would be useful, as would a copy of "Turn Left at Orion". You might something like a drummer's stool makes it comfortable to sit and observe, but I'd wait until you have the scope to see how it works out height-wise.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Justine, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude_with_the_tube Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 hi Justine and welcome to SGL,great choice of scope,Download Stellarium onto your PC/Laptop.as for the set up,i doubt you need anything else for time being apart of clear skies have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Justine, +1 for Stellarium, and I also agree that it would be a good idea to get used to the scope before deciding what to buy next.Oh, and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 hi welcome to SGL from peter in bedfordshire nice choice of 1st scope, you will not be disappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floppygoose Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Justine and welcome from me too. Looks like you've got enough to start with (with the exception of clear skies) - you certainly won't have a shortage of help and advice from the forum. All the best.Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Justine!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Justine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe_Astronomer Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thank you everyone, your help is much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 welcome along... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Justine and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG007 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hello Justine, welcome to th group, I hope you have some great views with the scope, let us know what you get out of it.Enjoy.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight_sky_watcher Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Justin, Welcome to the SGL. A great first scope, you will have lots of great nights observing with that scope. One good tip i think is dont always go for the highest magnification to view objects in the night sky. A lot of people think the higher the magnification, the better, this is not so. I wish you clear skies...Grant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryM Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Justine, welcome. Just got the same scope my-self last Saturday. Still waiting on an opportunity to try it out. Grrrrh!Like you already thinking on what else to go with-it so have my eye on a Telrad Finder. People suggest that it is best to purchase a Raiser base at the same time. Then looking on here as to what "spread" of eye pieces to acquire. Plenty of recommendations on here.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Justine and welcome to the forum. Suggestions regarding a Telrad, Stellarium, Turn Left @ Orion would also be my suggestions too along with a simple tip. Try to allow your scope's mirror time to cool down (45mins) before you start observing as the relative warmth of the mirror produces tiny thermals on its surface that can distort the image you see through the eyepiece. Of course this cool down time will very much depend on where you keep the scope when not in use (shed, garage, conservatory or inside the house) so the cooler its storage, the quicker that great big lump of glass will take to reach the same outside ambient temperature.Congratulations on ordering a great scope and wish you clear skies for its arrival!Enjoy the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi and welcome.Nice choice of scope. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommo b Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi JustineCongrats on the new scope. (And another nod towards Stellarium - really useful prog.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevetynant Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Justine - good choice of scopes you'll have some fantastic views and nights to come with it. One trap to avoid which a lot of us with 200ps fell into when first starting - you will have 2 adaptars to put into the OTA when you attach your lens. One is a 2 Inch and the Other is a 1.25 Inch adaptor. It is possible to stack both together in the scope but try to avoid this as you won't be able to focus properly. This is a mistake a lot of made first time round and still seems to be highlighted on the forum regularly. Another tip is to align your spotting scope in the light - everythings a lot harder in the dark when you first start.Fingers crossed for some clear skies and make sure we get a first light report when you eventually get outside.Good luck and congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe_Astronomer Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 When it's passing over is it possible to see the ISS in full form rather than it looking like a bright star in the sky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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