Floater Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Coming to terms with the size and scope (no pun) of this site and feel I may have posted a new topic in the wrong place. Anyhow, here's my stuff again. Sorry if it's a bore but I WILL learn ...Thanks for the warmth of welcome under another topic I started by mistake- a warmth which is unlike the temperature around here!I have what I'm sure - thanks to reading all that you folks have written - is a decent enough starter scope, a Skywatcher 150P Skyliner. It was supplied with the usual 10mm and 25mm EPs. I have added an inexpensive Barlow.Best viewing has been with the 25mm (moon and Jupiter, especially). The 10 mm and/or Barlow sessions were ordinary, to say the least.I've picked up that these poorer results are probably due to seeing conditions but, nevertheless, I'm on the trail of upgrading my EPs.I have just taken delivery of a Televue 8-24mm zoom and cursing the pea soup skies above but looking forward to field testing ...Also have in the pipeline a Widescan III 30mm 2'', which is in the ballpark recommended by a dignitary in my local astronomy club.So, in short, everything to look forward to.I have unloaded my ego and taken on board a shed load of humility, as advised by those wiser than me.I will not (thanks Astrobaby) be even thinking about astrophotography!I have the ubiquitous Turn Left At Orion and, as recommended on this site, the Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders. So I guess it's 'per ardua ad astra'?! Is it true that the pursuit of better EPs will pauper me? And if I post enough to access the classifieds, will it be worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 HI and welcome to SGL - Glad that you arrived here and have enjoyed yourself so much so far I've already said hello once!! But saying it again doesn't hurt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7tsj Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi and welcome from a fellow Scot.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks Mark. Guess you have the same seamless grey above.It's got to get better ... Although my Sky Scope app says not for some days yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Another thankyou, Mark. Your photo made me think that my dog could be there, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Hi and welcome from me Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Good to have you with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trazor Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Is it true that the pursuit of better EPs will pauper me?Hi, and welcome to the world of Astronomical expenditure......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Is it true that if and when I can access the classifieds I will have to keep my missus in the dark regarding my expenditure?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilkey Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Hi Gordon, and welcome to SGL from the far south! Yes, you have made some wise purchases by the sound of it to start with, but get used to using your new scope and the new eyepieces before moving on. Yes, this hobby can be expensive so don't rush to buy and consider well and 'why' when making any further purchases. Let us know how you get on with your new scope and the eyepieces you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trazor Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Is it true that if and when I can access the classifieds I will have to keep my missus in the dark regarding my expenditure?!Well , if you like breathing, then yes............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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