Hello

[Sam101]

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

[Mr Spock]

Hi Sam, welcome to SGL 

[Red Top Miguel]

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 

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL 

[banjaxed]

Hi Sam, welcome to the best astronomy forum.

[Neil H]

Hi Sam welcome this map may help you find dark skies

https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=11.903567614312053&lat=6835715&lon=-57059&layers=B0FFFFFTFFFFFFFF

[Floater]

Welcome. Have lots of fun with your new scope and the forum. 🙂

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Sam, welcome. 

[Sam101]

Thanks everyone! 

[Sam101]

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??

[Red Top Miguel]

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
 

[Sam101]

Thanks for all the tips!! Fingers crossed next weekend I’m out there! 

[Demonperformer]

Hi, Sam, and welcome to SGL.

Enjoy the journey.

[toshapetriji]

Welcome Sam.

[bomberbaz]

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

[PeterCPC]

Hello Sam and welcome.

Peter

[bomberbaz]

This one is worrth watching as well sam.

 

[Xsubmariner]

Hi Sam, welcome to SGL and enjoy your new hobby.

[sloz1664]

Hi Sam and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[Sam101]

Just brought my moon filter! 🥳 just the the Telescope now 

[Dr Strange]

Welcome to SGL Sam

[Sam101]

It’s arrived now just to get it correctly set-up

[Sam101]

After a few YouTube videos I think I’m about there 

[bomberbaz]

congrats on your first, but probably not your last scope set up.

[ronl]

Hello and welcome to the community, hope you enjoy your time here in SGL,

see you around the forums.

Clear Sky's.