Sam101 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Hello All, I’m a complete novice, but always had an interest in the night sky, just brought Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 (EQ-2) can’t wait for it to arrive and I can get started. Been watch YouTube video after YouTube video to get some tip, looking forward to checking out The moon, planets then moving on to stars! Hopefully will come back with some good results, I’m from the Nottingham area so if anyone know of any good places to visit please let me know. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Hi Sam, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Top Miguel Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Hi Sam welcome to SGL, My first telescope arrived yesterday, the “Sky-Watcher Explorer 130” also! I took it out late last night/early morning really good and if the sky is clear for you there is lots to see! I’m a total beginner, so being apart of SGL will help. I cruised around all the different forums sucking up all the information and experience people have on here and if you have questions ask away everyone is super friendly and helpful! Enjoy Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjaxed Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Hi Sam, welcome to the best astronomy forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil H Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Hi Sam welcome this map may help you find dark skies https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=11.903567614312053&lat=6835715&lon=-57059&layers=B0FFFFFTFFFFFFFF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Welcome. Have lots of fun with your new scope and the forum. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Hi Sam, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam101 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam101 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Red Top Miguel said: Hi Sam welcome to SGL, My first telescope arrived yesterday, the “Sky-Watcher Explorer 130” also! I took it out late last night/early morning really good and if the sky is clear for you there is lots to see! I’m a total beginner, so being apart of SGL will help. I cruised around all the different forums sucking up all the information and experience people have on here and if you have questions ask away everyone is super friendly and helpful! Enjoy Mick How did the set-up did you find it easy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Top Miguel Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Hi Sam, The setup was nice and straight forward, nothing to difficult however I do have a different mount to yours the AZ5. The instructions were well worded and easy to follow so I’m sure your EQ-2 Mount will no doubt have something similar. Before you know it you’ll be in your garden/open space searching the night sky. I do recommend the following apps if you have an iPhone which were particularly helpful last night when out with my telescope. 1. SkySafari 2. Clear Outside (Made by FLO) Also a lot of people in SGL also recommend the book “Turn left at Orion”, which I’ve ordered from amazon today. Enjoy/have fun Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam101 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thanks for all the tips!! Fingers crossed next weekend I’m out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonperformer Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Hi, Sam, and welcome to SGL. Enjoy the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshapetriji Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Welcome Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberbaz Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Sam101 said: How did the set-up did you find it easy?? Hi Sam and welcome to sgl. I see you bought a eq type mount. Watch this guys videos here EOTS2 EOTS. He is a little cheesy but also very good with it. Explains how to use your mount, wish I had watched this when I got my eq mount and scope 10 years since. He has made loads and loads of videos, watching a few more may be helpful to you also to get started. Edited June 8, 2020 by bomberbaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Hello Sam and welcome. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberbaz Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 This one is worrth watching as well sam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xsubmariner Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Hi Sam, welcome to SGL and enjoy your new hobby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Hi Sam and a very warm welcome to the Lounge Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam101 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Just brought my moon filter! 🥳 just the the Telescope now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strange Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Welcome to SGL Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam101 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 It’s arrived now just to get it correctly set-up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam101 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 After a few YouTube videos I think I’m about there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberbaz Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 congrats on your first, but probably not your last scope set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Hello and welcome to the community, hope you enjoy your time here in SGL, see you around the forums. Clear Sky's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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