vlebo Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hi Everyone.I need some advice with regards to a scope purchase for a friend.Yesterday we popped round to a friend of ours who is currently undergoing chemo for breast cancer asnd she is not doing very well.She has always been interested in astronomy and the conversation got onto it ( as always ) and we began talking about what she can see from her garden which is in a pretty dark location in Denham village.She texted me when I got home saying she would like to buy her husband a telescope up to about £300 as a way of saying thanks for the help he has given her through her ordeal ( she is quite an amazing woman ).So I need to find them something that is easy for them to set up and not be to complicated to use. I have thought against a Dob as they are pretty large and even though you get good aperture for the money collimating etc may be too much for her in her condition so I really want to keep it simple like a alt az mount and grab'n'go.Any suggestions much appreciated.Vlebo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlebo Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Maybe something like this Maksutov - Skywatcher Skymax 127 SupaTrakIdeally would like a bit of an all rounder.Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyman Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Something really easy to use is this Skywatcher,Sky-Watcher Explorer-130P SynScan AZ GOTO 130mm (5.1")No need to point North, just set it up do a 2 star alignment and go. this is a really good first scope. Hope your friend gets well soon and has lots of happy nights viewing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyman Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Further to my last, the only problem with the GOTO mounts is they dont come with 12v adaptors so you would need to buy one but they are cheap.Have a look the OPTICSTAR web site for some good deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlebo Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Thanks Valleyman , I will have a look at it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikea Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 As a happy owner of said scope, I'll second valleyman's suggestion. I'll say a prayer for your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlebo Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Thanks MikeaYour'e very kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlebo Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 An update to my original post.Unfortunately our good friend Vanessa Bruce passed away last Wednesday evening and I would just like to mention her on this site. She was a wonderfdul, positive , funny woman with time and a smile for everyone and I will always remember her for her interest and awe in Astronomy. She would always be fascinated at the huge distances and amazing facts that I would reel off to her whenever we talked about the subject, and she would always say " but how do they know that ! " and my trying to explain things to her would always end in her laughing at me and calling me an anorak.I am not a religious person but from now on everytime I look up at the Stars I would like to think Vanessa is up there looking down at me and saying in her funny way "I bet you wish you could see what I can see ." Vlebo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibby Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I'm very sorry to hear the awful news about your friend Vanessa, my thoughts are with you and her husband. I imagine every time he looks through that telescope (if he got one in the end?) it will remind him of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlebo Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Thanks ShibbyShe did get him one , it was a Startravel 120 and when she was bad and could not sleep they would stargaze together . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorD Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hi VleboSorry to hear of your loss and Vanessas passing - we all live one life it's not necessarily how long we live but what we do in that lifetime and the effect we have on those we come into contact that really mattersMy thoughts are with you.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 My thoughts entirely Paul well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlebo Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks for your kind wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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