telescope descision

[skip]

well took the plunge and bought a 900 x 114 Arena. price is unfortunately the guide here. still couldnt see a thing outside too cloudy will have to wait now for clear sky. sorry steve thought about the dobson but being disabled its a sod to move things , but i can just about manage the tripod type. keep feeding me info guys and gals. how do i find out the latitude of newton abbot. do i just go for Exeter being the nearest big city. will be back with a thousand questions.

bye for now

[Greg]

Hey Skip,

Welcome to the forum - it doesn't matter what you buy as long you enjoy it and get the most out of it.

http://www.heavens-above.com

Click on the above link and register - it will then give you your lon/lat for any given location. Plus any interesting stuff flying around above you at any given time.

Any questions - just ask.

There's enough people in the South West for a Star Party me thinks!!

Greg

[FLO]

sorry steve thought about the dobsonian but being disabled its a sod to move things , but i can just about manage the tripod type.

Hey, no worries

Every scope has its sky - your 900x114 will get you off to a good start.

Keep posting and let us know how you get on.

Steve