DGU Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hello I'm David from Teesside, England.Although I've always an interest in the night sky i'm still a novice at all of this. I am looking at buying my first telescope so I can see the other planets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars1967 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hello from Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi David welcome to the lounge,take your time choosing your scope, there's lot's of helpand advice here in S G L so ask as many questions as youlike before you decide.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_E Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi David and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGU Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Cheers, a couple I have I have had recommendation for a beginner are, skywatcher 130 and a celestron 130eq, my budget would be around £100-150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacky Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Welcome to SGL Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi David and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Clear Skies Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joves Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Welcome DGU.Your first choice of scope is very much dependent on what you're looking for (and hoping to look at!).A 5" reflector (like the ones you've been advised) is a great start, I think. I started out with the same size scope and was able to see LOTS of beautiful things in the night sky. It showed me enough to spark a lifelong love/passion for astronomy that has seen me upgrade and spend lots on new toys can I say though, the 5" brought my curious mind as much (if not, more) joy and amazement than anything that I've bought since!Good luck with you choice, I hope whatever you choose sparks a passion in you like the Celestron Nexstar 130SLT did in me!Clear skies,Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWilky Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hello and welcome mate You wont find better advice anywhere else than on here.I wish i could offer you advice on your first scope but i jumped in at the deep end and bought an 8 inch Reflector that i havnt even had a chance to use thanks to the poor weather but there will be many poeple on here who can point you in the right direction.Good luck in choosing a scope and i hope it brings you much pleasure and enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi David a warm welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Welcome to SGL David - glad that you found us.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi David and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi David, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi David, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi David,A warm welcome to the LoungeCheersSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hello David and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi, David, and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Welcome to SGL, David!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard254 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Hello David - Welcome to SGLI started with a SW 130P on an EQ mount and was great for getting started, no problem with Saturn and Jupiter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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