Help and advise please

[DrZero]

hi folks

Newbie here!

Im dipping my toes and finally purchasing a telescope.

looking at my options Im planning on getting a Skywatcher Star Discovery 150P.

The Goto aspect works great for me, plus the kids will love this option. I believe that you can also manually move the scope if you wish to search the night sky yourself (something I want to do for longer sessions without impatient children  ) it would be great if someone could confirm this function for me please.

Also, looking at most reviews one of the bits of advice given is to purchase additional eyepieces.... what a minefield that is! any advise on which to go for without breaking the bank?

thanks again

[laudropb]

The scope has freedom find which allows you to move it manually.

As for eye pieces. Use the ones supplied to learn how to operate your scope. With a little bit of experience you will be much better placed to decide which eye pieces would suit you best.

[brantuk]

Yes - the dual encoders allow manual slewing in addition to the goto functionality - without losing position. Hard to advise on eyepieces - everyone's eyes are different and you need to experiment to find what suits you best. Join a local astro group and go out observing them - most folks will lend an eyepiece or two to try in your scope. Hth

[DrZero]

Thanks for the help guys!

[happy-kat]

There is an excellent youtube video by astronomy and nature tv. Yes can use it fully manually.

Whilst it shouldn't need collimation I would throw in a collimation cap in your basket.

Been on FLO site for weeks.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/az-goto.html

Several members have bought one and love it.