mickjackson Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi guys.Got my 1st scope about 6 weeks ago now and loving it.Didnt wanna spend a lot in case I didnt get on with the hobby.Purchased a Skywatcher 127 goto mak.After numerous moon viewings and seeing jupiter and starting to find my way around the sky ive decided to sell the 127 and go bigger ;-)Glad to be part of this group.Regards....Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Will ask why sell it?You may get bigger but that does not always mean better.The "worst" aspect of a Mak is you need long focal length eyepieces to keep the magnification down and they tend to have narrow fields of view. Half suspect you may not gain as much as you expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi and welcome.Don't make any hasty decisions.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Welcome to sgl, dont be in a rush to sell the 127, they are good scopes, get a 32mm plossl and give the scope plenty of time to cool down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjackson Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thanx guys.Even viewing jupiter with a celestron x-cel xl 7mm ep I struggle to even get a couple of bands.I give it a good cool down before use too.Just thinking the little scope is at its limits.Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan2007 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi and welcome to sgl. Beware of aperture fever, a favourite topic with this group. There's no cure apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjackson Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Haha.Thanx dave but I think its too late...lolMick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Mick and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and hope that you enjoy your time here.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Mick, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Mick and welcome to SGL, I would echo what has been said, I would take a little time before upgrading, as you may form a preference of targets to observe, a different type of scope may then be the order of the day.Increase in aperture does not necessarily mean a big increase in size of the very distant objects you are observing, this will only apply to things like the Moons surface where a large aperture will reveal much more detail. Where DSO are concerned, this may just mean that the faint fuzzy blob you originally observed with your previous scope, could appear to take on some form and character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Mick and welcome to the forumClear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjackson Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Im planning a trip to Rother Valley Optics this week.Need advice and get my head round a few things.Everytime I google a question it always brings me to SGL so I thought id join up.Thanx for the welcome guys...:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Mick and welcome to the lounge, visit your local astro club and have a look through a few different scopes before you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjackson Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Toxolight.Tried that but our local club has fizzled out...Sad really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick J Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi mickjackson, there's more of us than it seems Welcome to the lounge, lots of advice here, best place to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjackson Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hey.I tried to register using Mick J....Now I know who got it b4 me....lolMick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjackson Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thanx wookie..:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Mick & Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjackson Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thanx purdo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanders Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Mick!Welcome from Sweden./T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hello Mick and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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