New scope ordered !

[Beardy30]

Well I took the plunge today and bought the Celstron Nexstar 8SE - only one stockiest in the UK I could find who had 3 in stock, it arrives on  Tuesday so can’t wait! I’ll report back as the first opportunity of my first experience! 

[andrew s]

Enjoy, is it your first scope?

Regards Andrew 

 

[Beardy30]

Second I had a SW 130 which I sold 

[johninderby]

Great news. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Used to have one myself. Don’t extend the tripod legs as it gets a bit wobbly if you do. Would advise getting a decent diagonal as the stock one is a cheap plastic one. Just decide if you are going to stick with 1.25” or go for a 2” diagonal so you’ll be able to use 2” eyepieces.  A 2” SCT type diagonal or a regular diagonal and a 2” visual back. 

Finder is not the best but usable. A Telrad is infinately better and not heavy even though it is a big lump. Or you could go for a 9x50:RACI finder.

[Dave1]

Congratulation on the new telescope, I'm sure you will enjoy. 

[Paul M]

Oh, you went for that one??? 😲🤪

But seriously , it looks great. That's the hard part over with, time to relax and enjoy 

[Beardy30]

Ye went for the 8se ..in for a penny! 

[Beardy30]

Wasn’t expecting the scope till Tuesday but it’s arrived this morning ! Outstanding customer service ! 

[johninderby]

Nice one 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

 

Pity about the weather forecast.🙁

[Beardy30]

Beautiful here ! 

[Neil H]

Hi enjoy your new scope but you do know the weather is going to be bad curse of the new scope lol

I love the weekends it the only time I can get mine out roll on the summer nights

[banjaxed]

That was great service, hope you enjoy using your new scope.

[Beardy30]

32 minutes ago, Neil H said:

Hi enjoy your new scope but you do know the weather is going to be bad curse of the new scope lol

I love the weekends it the only time I can get mine out roll on the summer nights

There’s is no rush ..it’s a life times passion 

[Neil H]

Very true I use the weekends to master setting up polar alignment , so when we can get out there and enjoy the hobby I am a bit more ready , Sunday is ment to be good fingers crossed