hi from London

[Dave In Vermont]

Greetings and welcome to SGL, John - it's nice of you to join us!

Your 200mm will certainly be quite able to show you the 'spirals and gas clouds (nebulae)' you've been wanting, and new ones every night for the rest of your life. Weather permitting.

Starry Skies -

Dave

[DaveS]

Hi and (A belated) welcome to the forum from another sufferer under the horrid orange glow.

[SyedT]

Welcome to SGL! I've lived in London for 6 years previously, so I wish you clear and dark skies!

[popeye85]

Welcome- not only have you chosen a fantastic 'life time' scope but you are also getting it a fantastic time of year-personally I find that march is with out doubt the best time of year for observing-just wait until you see Jupiter through you skywatcher.....