Have we got the wrong lens??

[New Star Gazers]

Hello.

We are trying our new Skywatcher 200p Dob tonight for the first time. We cannot seem to fit the 2x Barlow lens piece to it though. Let me point out that we are complete novices, but thought we would ask whether we either have bought the wrong lens or do we need an attachment? If neither of those two situations, then please tell us what we are doing wrong.

Thanks in advance.

Claire x

[New Star Gazers]

...just to add it's the 2x deluxe Achromatic 1.25" Barlow we have.

[c3po]

The 200p has a dual fit focuser to accommodate both 1.25" & 2" EPs. As standard, the 1.25" focus tube is fitted into the 2" holder out ofthe box so you have to remove this to use any of your 2" EPs, including the Barlow.

[NGC 1502]

Post # 3 may be what you need to know, so have a look at whatever bits & bobs came with the scope.

Any 1.25" accessories should fit with no issues.

Hope you sort it, Ed.

[LukeSkywatcher]

I agree with all of the above. It can be confusing when you buy a scope that accepts both 1.25" and 2". Its a case of trying all the bits and bobs in the scope and see what fits.

[New Star Gazers]

The 200p has a dual fit focuser to accommodate both 1.25" & 2" EPs. As standard, the 1.25" focus tube is fitted into the 2" holder out ofthe box so you have to remove this to use any of your 2" EPs, including the Barlow.

Brilliant thanks for that, we did think we may be able to remove a piece, but was a bit worried to pull it a part. Thanks for confirming this to us.

The rain came and stopped us in our tracks before we managed to sort it but on a lighter note we managed to tune the view finder in on the moon with a standard 10mm lens then swiped it round to look at a random star and got Jupiter and it's four moons. Can't tell you how happy we were about this. Especially when we were only out for 10 mins and this was the first time! 

[esxste]

Jupiter is such an amazing sight the first time you catch it. Here's hoping for some clear skies soon!

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[LukeSkywatcher]

Jupiter is brilliant at the moment. It rises early enough and we are just past full Moon so it will get better over the next few days. Absolutely aim your scope in its direction.

[rory]

you've got your self a great scope there.  getting used to "nudging" can take a little patience ,particularly at higher powers.  its such a simple but effective tool youll love it.

 wait to you get a look at the big globulars through it , itll blow your socks off.

 enjoy and clear skies .

[Astro Imp]

Great to hear you got sorted and landed on Jupiter, one of the gems at the moment.

Good luck and have fun.