Swedeman2013 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I finally got use my reflector scope after weeks in clouds ( Quebec, Canada), AMAZING!! So much online help out there showing me what to expect in advance and I was lucky enough to view jupiter and saturn later. I can tell this will become a passion as I learn more and invest in more powerful equipment, but for now to see deep for $150.00 is kind of nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak785 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I'm hopeful that my skies clear snow here in the UK with thick cloud cover. Fingers crossed my first vie is as good AF your sounds great congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerchap Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Well done, may the great views and cloudless nights continue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravityguy Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I'm hopeful that my skies clear snow here in the UK with thick cloud cover. Fingers crossed my first vie is as good AF your sounds great congrats.Amen to that!! Looking forward to first light in my first scope also after the snow, rain, cloud, fog etc etc etc clears in the uk...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoSuperNova Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Congrats. A great first viewing is a bit like winning on your first scratch card, the addiction goes pretty deep pretty quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torin Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I finally got use my reflector scope after weeks in clouds ( Quebec, Canada), AMAZING!! So much online help out there showing me what to expect in advance and I was lucky enough to view jupiter and saturn later. I can tell this will become a passion as I learn more and invest in more powerful equipment, but for now to see deep for $150.00 is kind of nuts!Hi - great to hear you are getting good views what scope did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Good to see some of the wonders with your very own scope.Good luck and many more great nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedeman2013 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 To get started I bought a low cost Orion 100mm reflector and mounted it on my Manfrotto. I was astounded by the images and can't wait to escape suburbia and bring this portable scope into the country. I never knew how great this hobby is/can be. looking forward to learning the sky and later getting something stronger. Thanks folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesmat Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I managed 5 minutes with my new scope tonight. Definately not worth a first light report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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