Hello first time on this forum

[Bernie]

Hi all thought I'd pop up over the radar having been on this website for a few weeks. Seen lot's of good advise on the various threads but still learning .

Moved my LX200 8" classic recently and upgraded to a HEQ5 mount and tripod and a GSO 10" f4.8 Newtonian. Also have a Williams Optic grab and go ZS66 with a manfrotto tripod and alt/az pan and tilt head.

I was very much a meade person prior to visiting Kelling Heath in September and my life changed sold a cheap set of plossl's I had for £80 and bought a Paragon TMB 40mm wide eye relief 2" eyepiece (for £80.00) wow that was good so now focussing on increasing the 2" collection with Hyperions and the 1.25" with Televue Plossl's trying to avoid the temptation to jump into imaging just yet as it looks like a second mortgage Job!! Any start up suggestions greatfully received.

Thanks in advance

Clear Skies to all

Bernie

[dark knight]

Hi and welcome to SGL Bernie..

[Bernie]

Many thanks for the warm welcome

Bernie

[Jupiter Martin]

welcome there good people on he will be able to advise you

[Bernie]

Hi Martin

Thanks for you comment and welcome.

I was just looking at a thread reference a HEQ5 and noted comments about a HEQ6 not having optical sensors does that mean the HEQ5 does and this would allow it to be manually moved without disturbing it's tracking or go to.

Thanks again

Bernie

[glowjet]

Hi Bernie,

A warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forum.

John.

[Bernie]

Hi John

And thanks for the warm welcome

Bernie

[Taff]

Hi Bernie' welcome to the SGL.Mark

[timetraveller]

hi Bernie a very warm welcome to our family which is SGL Probably the best astro forum in the world

regards Pete

[Neil27]

Hi Bernie and welcome to SGL.

If you need help spending your money always happy to oblige...

[SpookyKatt]

Hi Bernie, welcome to the forum.

Kathleen

[Bernie]

Thanks for the warm wellcome Mark,Pete,Neil and Kathleen I'm sure I'll enjoy it lot's of helpful information and guidance for newbies like me

All the Best

Bernie

[Starjumper]

Hi Bernie,

Welcome to SGL.

John

[Astro_Baby]

Hi and welcome from me as well

[Talitha]

Hi and welcome to SGL, Bernie.

[Scott Tilley]

Hi Bernie, welcome to the forum from me too!

Scott

[johnh]

Welcome Bernie, plenty of cheap 2nd hand stuff here and lots of advice for observers and imagers.

JohnH.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Bernie!

Dana

[Rusty Strings]

Hi Bernie, and a welcome from me too

John

[Bernie]

Thanks for the Warm welcome from John (Starjumper) , Astro_Baby,

Carol,Scott, JohnH , Dana and John (Rusty Strings)

Really great to meet you all on SGL.

[Merlin66]

Welcome on board!

Re your question on the HEQ5...

I have the HEQ5pro (GOTO) version and if you slightly release the clutches to move the telescope manually it has no effect on the sensors so the tracking and GOTO accuracy are unaffected.

Ken

[Bernie]

Thanks for the info Ken and the welcome

Best regards

Bernie

[Martynb]

Hi Bernie & welcome. I just clocked another post & will make 10 one day soon (i hope!!) Sent you a link by email tonight.

Best

M

[Martynb]

Bernie

white coat at the ready!

[Martynb]

I will call you soon