Just ordered my new scope!

[Ben478]

Hi all,

Earlier today, after many days of deliberation, I finally ordered my first proper telescope - a Skywatcher 200P with motorised HEQ5 mount! It should be such a big improvement over the Tasco 114mm reflector I owned as a teenager!! I just can't wait to receive it now, should hopefully arrive tomorrow when I have the first of my two days off work. Thanks to all who assisted on my thread in the Beginners section too!

[AndrewT]

Hi ben i was thinking about getting the same scope myself. By the way how much did you pay i have seen some without the motorised mount for about £380

[Ben478]

Hiya! I paid £799 at www.TelescopePlanet.co.uk which was upper end of my budget.

[flatfootsam]

you do realise that you will get the blame for the continuing bad weather !!!

Adrian

[AndrewT]

Yeah i have also seen 250px dobsonian for £429 obviously without the motorised mount but i dont think that would really bother me. I would like to hear your opinion and others if it is necessary for certain aspects or more just for the convenience

[Ben478]

Hi Andrew, I wasn't worried about having a GoTo mount but wanted a motorised one so I could try out some photography later on. It's the HEQ5 Syntrek that I'll have.

[AndrewT]

Yeah ben i think i will go for a larger aperture scope at first then maybe upgrade to a kind of motorised scope cause i was like regarding my first scope (if you call it that) it was tasco refractor so this should be a great improvement

[Ben478]

Cool! Let us know what you go for! And be sure to ask for advice on here, that's what I did and everyone's very helpful! (LOL I sound like a salesman!).

[AndrewT]

Ben is there a specific page or area for novices or newcomers as i have only joined a few days ago and am still find my way about lol

[Ben478]

On this site do you mean? Try here - Beginners Help and Advice - Stargazers Lounge

[Astro_Baby]

Your going to find the 200 amazing I'm sure. Good luck with it and if you need any help just holler.

I think the size will amaze you - it did me. I moved up from a 5" reflector bought a year before the 200 but my scope years ago was a tiny 4.5" reflector.

[Rusty Strings]

Another satisfied explorer 200 owner here. You will get stunning views.

John

[Ben478]

Thanks guys!

It arrived this afternoon, and yes, it's big! All assembled now! I need to find some adequate storage space for it. Been checking the sky this evening but a bit cloudy and misty in places at the moment. The moon is nice and bright but a bit fuzzy behind the mist.