jim247 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi all.I need some advice. what scope would you rather buy.Skywatcher Explorer 130M (EQ-2)AstroMaster 130EQ MDits the only two that falls in my price range at the moment. any thoughts on the scopes would be great! also any other scopes like this or better for under £200 would be great!Many thanks!Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 under £200 . first light optics are doing a deal for the skyliner 150p dobsonian for £195. theres a discount code on the sponsors forum somewhere.http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/205175-astronomy-telescopes-for-beginners/ heres a discount list of several scopes for beginers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim247 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks! I am going to order one! Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks! I am going to order one!Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Don't rush in to it though , be aware you will be wanting a collimation tool for this scope or indeed any of the reflectors. You can always get more opinions or indeed speak to flo ( first light optics) they will help too. Good luck with your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umadog Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I agree that you shouldn't rush, but it's worth pointing out that the 150 mm Dob is f/8 so you'll likely get good images with just the included "collimation cap." The cap is a Cheshire and provides the information you need to adjust the tilt of the primary mirror. This is the most critical alignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I agree that you shouldn't rush, but it's worth pointing out that the 150 mm Dob is f/8 so you'll likely get good images with just the included "collimation cap." The cap is a Cheshire and provides the information you need to adjust the tilt of the primary mirror. This is the most critical alignment.I didn't realise you get a colli cap with it , bonus ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Small Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Max price £200? http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?typechoice[]=Telescope-Reflector&titlechoice[]=For+Sale&statuschoice[]=Active&minprice=&maxprice=200There is a 200 dob there for £180 in shropshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidbriar Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Go with the Skywatcher! I bought a Celestron 130eq and had loads of trouble with it and eventually got a Skywatcher 200p Dob second hand on eBay in mint condition for £180! Well worth it cos I couldn't for the life of me polar align the eq mount!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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