Upgrade : )

[miguel87]

Just two days ago I upgraged my Skywatcher 130P newt for the 200P newt with EQ5 mount, very excited to see this difference. I think I have the EQ5 set up fine, although it is a fair bit more complex than the EQ2.My hope is that many of those faint fuzzies will be a little clearer and views of the planets significantly more impressive. I will no doubt be writing an update soon!

[VigdisVZ]

Congratulations on a new kit!

That also explains the clouds then I suppose

The classifieds section opens up once you have a certain number of posts.

[estwing]

congrats....now go build a dob mount for it!

[miguel87]

Yes the clouds are almost certainly my doing. Although tonight looks good where I am. First thoughts are that I may need a new low power eyepiece. 2inch or 1.25 is the question.

[Tinker1947]

The Post count to see and sell is i believe 50 posts to see, 250 posts to sell....nice scope the 200P......

[miguel87]

Thanks very much for the info people, maybe eBay will have to do!

[Tinker1947]

Post counts go up quite quickly, just add your thoughts.........

[VigdisVZ]

Just be extra nice to everyone, give compliments on pictures, etc. Greet beginners in the welcome section. Postcount will explode.

[Davie]

I also went from a 130 to a 200 and it really was a big step up. The 50mm finder alone was a   moment

[AstroGZ]

Fantastic telescope, you really will see the difference!

[miguel87]

I hope I do the the difference, I know my bank account noticed! Can't wait till some planets are riding high again. Also interesting point with the finder scope, not sure whether to chicken out and keep my red dot, or spend some time mastering the finder scope..

[Tinker1947]

Get a Telrad, download Stellarium (it has Telrad circles) , and the free Telrad Maps, the faint DSO's won't stand a chance..

[Chinapig]

Get a Telrad, download Stellarium (it has Telrad circles) , and the free Telrad Maps, the faint DSO's won't stand a chance..

I'd agree with that!  As my eyes get older, and their night sensitivity certainly doesn't get any better, I find I need all the "finding" ability I can get.  So for me, it's a tetrad to get me close, then a finderscope to get bang on the target.  If you have a red-dot already, then maybe try it together with the finder.  Depending on the size/brightness of the target, I reckon it's really handy to have more than one finding aid…  Provided they're all correctly aligned, of course!

Enjoy your new scope - sounds an excellent move.

Cheers

Simon    

[miguel87]

Cheers folks, I do have stellarium but you have introduced me to the idea of a telrad. Sounds good, will def keep the first finderscope also. Might be able get some first light tonight. Though about trying Neptune as its well positioned but think it might be below my tree line in the garden. Will let you know how I get on. Thanks all. Don't stop looking up!