AstroRecord Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hello guys! I'm a 26 year old Astronomy enthusiast from Portugal.I have found about this forum from searching on google.After reading a lot of threads I decided to register and join this community.I have been fascinated by the night sky for about a decade and a half ( since I was 10yo give or take.) and about 6 or 7 months ago I purchased a binocular (Nikon 12x50).I was amazed with what I was able to see and learn with a simple pair of binoculars and Binocular highlights book.I was able to see Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Lagoon Nebula, Trifid Nebula, Orion Nebula, The Pleiades, Andromeda galaxy and a lot of star clusters.Yesterday I ordered the Skywatcher 130p heritage, saw good reviews about it and for the available storage capacity I have at home, its the perfect combination of Power/portability.What do you guys think? Will I get good views? Compared to my binocular(DSO)?Thanks in advance.Cya mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacRiker Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hello friend -- I'm in a similar situation. Bought some bins (8x56 Celestron) a couple of years ago and have been slowly learning the sky. Just recently something clicked and I've been learning as much as possible. I plan on getting my first scope soon. Let me know how the 130 works out. This is a great place to learn and share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi, welcome to SGL You'll get some great views of the planets and moon with the 130mm. At this time of year the Orion nebula, Pleiades, double cluster in Perseus and one or two others should look great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL - As an imager I know nothing about visual, but I do know that this scope is well considered and I'm sure it will serve you well.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Welcome to SGL, AstroRecord!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi and welcome to S G LEnjoy!Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichM63 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Welcome to SGL.Clear skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hello and welcome to the SGL. I think you will be pleasantly surprised how much you can see with your new scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanders Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi and welcome from Sweden!/T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3ny0n Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Welcome to the forum.Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vox45 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hello and welcome to the forum Clear skies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hello AstroRecord and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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