First ever scope on order.

[Daisydoo]

I have just ordered a Skywatcher Explorer 150P. Hopefully I won't be cursed with cloudy nights when it arrives. I'm so excited but do apologise in advance for the numerous questions that will be heading your way.

[DarkerSky]

Welcome to SGL. The more questions the better! We're all here to help one another . The 150P is a wonderful scope. You'll have many fantastic nights with it for sure

[Astro_Baby]

Ask away - always happy to help. Its a lovely scope and I am sure you will get some good views.

[phattanglo]

Welcome Daisy, you have a fab scope.

[pvaz]

Welcome and feel free to ask anything. We all started somewhere in the same condition you are now, speaking for myself, I still have a lot of questions.

[Bucketman]

Hi Daisy

Am only one step in front of you If I can say anything go for the Moon took me 2 nights to see it when you do you will love it. Went looking round for 2 mins then back to moma the Moon as they say small steps

[oakwell]

used my 150 tonight for a wee while just to look at the moon and play with the lenses. looks like i am gunna have a whole lotta fun with it.

[QldLiz]

Hi Daisy - congrats on your new scope!!! Very exciting

Am not sure about N.Hem but in Australia when we buy a new scope, or some astronomical goodies, we aare cursed with clouds + or - rain .... the time being eqivilent to the amount of $$ spent. A mystery for sure.

Enjoy, you will have a ball.

[John]

....Am not sure about N.Hem but in Australia when we buy a new scope, or some astronomical goodies, we aare cursed with clouds + or - rain .... the time being eqivilent to the amount of $$ spent. A mystery for sure.....

That must be a global phenomenom then - it's just the same at this end of the planet

Congratulations on your purchase Daisy

[Brendan of Borg]

Congrats on the scope!

I assume it will arrive after Saturday as we are forecast clear skies here in Norfolk UK up till then!

[earth titan]

Hi there.

I took delivery of my 150p last week and have been pestering everyone on here with questions.

Had a few fantastic nights out in the garden and despite nearly falling over a hedgehog on Saturday, it has been a mixture of frustration and elation (with elation far ouyweiginhg frustration) . Even found a small grey smudge last night which I think was a galaxy or cluster or something ... how excited was I....?

Although we have had some nice clear nights, the moon is now sooooo bright. Tonight I gave up after oggling Saturn and the Moon and opted for an early night instead.

Enjoy

[Chris H]

Hi there, good choice you'll love it.