colz1969 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 helloim really new i havent bought a scope yet or binnoculars .after reading reviews ect for months im even more confused lol i saw skymaster 15x70 binnoculars and saw they need a tripod which then caused me to think about the skywatcher heritage my budget is very low and dont want to spend much till im sure what i want to concentrate on .planets ect ,the moon or other objects . im also concerned there isnt any clubs locally to me to help out the novice like me looking at this site it s looks great and everyone seems helpful . i know my budget is low but everyone has to start somewhere lolcolz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Welcome to SGLThe Heritage 130P is a competent little scope. You could do far worse.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi Colz and welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi Colz... & welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi from me enjoy the forums,pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan g Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi Colz and welcome to SGL.I'm a novice like yourself and have the Skywatcher Heritage 130p and find it to be a very easy scope to use and you can get great views through it when the conditions are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astronolee Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hiya welcome to the forum...I am new here also...i must say though I started out with Bins 15x70 very small budget...got them on sale online and mounted to a second hand tripod off ebay and worked for me until I get my 1st scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonDoe Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi Colz welcome to SGL, good idea mate to post on here before buying especially as your on a small budget, how much can you afford to spend that way people will be able to guide you better.would it you bother you buying secondhand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colz1969 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 hi and thanks for the welcomes my budget will be £150 and no i dont mind second hand if it had been well looked after . i think the heritage 130p looks good and would last for years . looking at reviews i might want to upgrade quick if i used a smaller and cheaper scope but still ponderingcolz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Wells Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hey. Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi Colz and welcome to SGL, as a cheap alternative to a tripod you can use an upturned yard broom with a cloth, if you still want to consider a basic pair of large bins, to restrict your cash outlay, however, they will be no match to the 130P Heritage though John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi Colz, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi Colz and welcome - binoculars are a great way to start - you can enjoy and learn the skies whilst saving for a scope that you'll really appreciate - so don't rush into anything - good bins are better than a bad scope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello Colz and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 A warm welcome to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi Wan Ken00bi Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi Colz, welcome to the lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusmeg Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello and welcome from me too - I started with a 130 scope & it's great - loads of good views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard254 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich MedRev Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi and welcome to SGLScour astro buy and sell and see what's available 2nd hand for your budget as well as the classifieds on here.Sent from my BlackBerry 9800 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum. The heritage scope for the money is a good reliable performer and is very popular among members here - so you'll be in good company.Clear skies and enjoy the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello and welcome to SGL. The heritage gets really good feedback around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 hi welcome to SGL from peter in bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Colz!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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