Astronomers in Lancashire

[dweller25]

Hello and welcome to SGL.

It may help to describe what you need help with 👍

Edited February 13, 2023 by dweller25

[YusufS]

9 hours ago, dweller25 said:

Hello and welcome to SGL.

It may help to describe what you need help with 👍

Hello pal, I'm pretty much a beginner, so would like some help with the red dot finder and polar alignment of the eq2 mount, aswell as the Barlow lens

[YusufS]

Hello all was wondering if there's any astronomers that can help from the Lancashire region, around Blackburn/Preston

[YusufS]

Hello all, I'm pretty much a beginner and just bought my first telescope a few days ago, so would like some help with the red dot finder and polar alignment of the eq2 mount, aswell as the Barlow lens, anyone from the Lancashire region near Blackburn/Preston who'd be willing to help?

[dweller25]

•  Are you trying to align the finder….
  https://youtu.be/vbcCWNWUCPI

And here is how to align an EQ2…

https://youtu.be/1aailjnVZt8

 

A Barlow goes into the scope eyepiece holder and then the eyepiece fits into the Barlow. The Barlow multiplies the focal length of your telescope, so a x2 Barlow would increase the focal length of an 800mm telescope to 1600mm. This would mean a 10mm eyepiece which would normally give x80 (800/10) will now give x160 (1600/10)

Hope that helps.

[fireballxl5]

Hi there,  if you're local to Preston you could take your scope to the next public outreach event at Moor Park on Thursday evening,  16th Feb.

Details on PADAS website,  http://www.padas.org.uk/padas-home/padas-diary/

I'm sure that there'll be someone there keen to help you get to grips with your new scope. 

CS, Andy

[Astro74]

Yes me - I’m from Fulwood 

[YusufS]

17 hours ago, dweller25 said:

•  Are you trying to align the finder….
  https://youtu.be/vbcCWNWUCPI

And here is how to align an EQ2…

https://youtu.be/1aailjnVZt8

 

A Barlow goes into the scope eyepiece holder and then the eyepiece fits into the Barlow. The Barlow multiplies the focal length of your telescope, so a x2 Barlow would increase the focal length of an 800mm telescope to 1600mm. This would mean a 10mm eyepiece which would normally give x80 (800/10) will now give x160 (1600/10)

Hope that helps.

That's super helpful! Thankyou for a the time and help, much appreciated bud

[YusufS]

11 hours ago, Astro74 said:

Yes me - I’m from Fulwood 

Would love to meet up sometime, definitely learn better in person! Just me and my friend who's started getting into astronomy. We've got the skywatcher 130, what about yourself and how long have you been into astronomy

[YusufS]

17 hours ago, fireballxl5 said:

Hi there,  if you're local to Preston you could take your scope to the next public outreach event at Moor Park on Thursday evening,  16th Feb.

Details on PADAS website,  http://www.padas.org.uk/padas-home/padas-diary/

I'm sure that there'll be someone there keen to help you get to grips with your new scope. 

CS, Andy

No way I had no idea, that's so cool! Tomorrow aswell haha, have you been to one before?

[fireballxl5]

5 hours ago, YusufS said:

have you been to one before

Oh yes,  I'm on the committee of the society and so an active member.  I'll be there tomorrow. DM me for details.

[YusufS]

3 minutes ago, fireballxl5 said:

Oh yes,  I'm on the committee of the society and so an active member.  I'll be there tomorrow. DM me for details.

Sounds good! Can I WhatsApp you or Instagram?

[fireballxl5]

3 minutes ago, YusufS said:

Can I WhatsApp you or Instagram?

There's a messaging system on this forum. It's just for details of how to get your car down to the observatory if you have your scope...

[Astro74]

12 hours ago, YusufS said:

Would love to meet up sometime, definitely learn better in person! Just me and my friend who's started getting into astronomy. We've got the skywatcher 130, what about yourself and how long have you been into astronomy

About 10 years now and just started to branch out into AP and slowly building a bespoke rig. I would recommend speaking to Rob Ince who holds events around the county he’s h is super helpful, approachable and has helped me no end ! 

[Astro74]

On 14/02/2023 at 08:24, fireballxl5 said:

Hi there,  if you're local to Preston you could take your scope to the next public outreach event at Moor Park on Thursday evening,  16th Feb.

Details on PADAS website,  http://www.padas.org.uk/padas-home/padas-diary/

I'm sure that there'll be someone there keen to help you get to grips with your new scope. 

CS, Andy

Often wondered about coming myself tbh, but assuming it’s mostly visual rather than imaging or am I wrong ? 

[fireballxl5]

Yes,  for public outreach it's almost all visual though we have started to get some imaging gear together for society use.  Still missing a camera...  There are a few members who are keen imagers using their own kit, myself included😗

[Astro74]

3 hours ago, fireballxl5 said:

Yes,  for public outreach it's almost all visual though we have started to get some imaging gear together for society use.  Still missing a camera...  There are a few members who are keen imagers using their own kit, myself included😗

 

[Astro74]

Yea probably not for me tbh but I imagine it would be very good for beginners looking to get into visual astronomy 👍🏼

[YusufS]

On 15/02/2023 at 14:10, Astro74 said:

About 10 years now and just started to branch out into AP and slowly building a bespoke rig. I would recommend speaking to Rob Ince who holds events around the county he’s h is super helpful, approachable and has helped me no end ! 

How do I find or contact Rob? Sounds helpful!

[Astro74]

2 hours ago, YusufS said:

How do I find or contact Rob? Sounds helpful!

Google him he has a website and runs star party events around Lancashire