First Scope has arrived

[Tiny Clanger]

32 minutes ago, Dexterous said:

Thanks Starwatcher .. i have been enjoying the moon watching. I am slightly not happy with eyepiece though .. It seems little difficult to use.  Any ideas on the eyepiece for this scope..  

Rather than repeat my story about eyepieces, I'll point you to where I told it earlier:

https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/366444-what-do-i-need/?tab=comments#comment-3989402

and

https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/366517-hi-all/?tab=comments#comment-3990148

Any 1.25" fitting eyepiece will go in the heritage 150, what is best for you depends on a lot of things, not least how much money you are prepared to spend !

Heather

[Jasonb]

Hi @AustenPhil! I'm a newbie to the forum, but I have a question about your telescope. My biggest concern with the open ones like that is reports online of needing a light shroud, and dew on the mirrors etc. Have you had any issues like that, do you feel the need for a light shroud etc? I'd appreciate any feedback from yourself (or anyone else on here!), thanks!

[AustenPhil]

On 23/11/2020 at 14:49, Jasonb said:

Hi @AustenPhil! I'm a newbie to the forum, but I have a question about your telescope. My biggest concern with the open ones like that is reports online of needing a light shroud, and dew on the mirrors etc. Have you had any issues like that, do you feel the need for a light shroud etc? I'd appreciate any feedback from yourself (or anyone else on here!), thanks!

Hi @Jasonb sorry for the delayed response I have been using mine for a cppl of months now just in my back garden on an estate with a very close street light however have not noticed any major issues with stray light or dew I  have created a simple light shroud from foam @Lockie has a great video on YouTube which I have followed  to make one for under £15 and it works perfectly 

[Jasonb]

Thanks for your reply! In the end I got a closed tube scope so I don't have to worry about a shroud, though I may look at making a dew shield alright...