baggo55 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hi I'm Steve and I'm a new stargazer, well if you don't count looking in wonderment at the night sky while walking the dog. I came across SGL while researching my first telescope. At present I'm torn between Nexstar 4se and Skywatcher 200p. Any help and advice will be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hello Steve and welcome to SGL!! The 200P is one of the best "all rounder" scopes available. It is available on the EQ5 mount - which is fine for visual observing - but if you have any aspirations towards astro-photography then the HEQ5 (or EQ6) would be more suitable. You don't need the full "goto" versions, the SYntrek version is good enough and is easily upgradeable should you want to go that way.I suggest the bigger mounts because, as I said, they are better for photography as well as being somewhat "future proof" should your interests develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Steve, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 hi steve and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Steve and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Steve and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naked"I" Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Steve, Welcome from North Wales.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Steve, a warm welcome to the SGL forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Steve,Welcome to the lounge.Clear skies.Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggo55 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and thanks bizibilder for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombassa Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi SteveI was in love with the 200P - and then I was distracted by the GSO versions and now I don't know what I want so I wont give any advice.I hope you'll enjoy it here and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Steve and welcome to the forum.Observational astronomy is not just about seeing the object, it's about looking at it. One the problems to me with some of the smaller scopes, is when part of the budget is being used on electronics to take you to an object, leaving you less to spend on a scope that will show you what you're pointing at. I would definitely recommend the 8" scope - you won't regret itClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Steve and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Steve, welcome to the Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 hi steve and welcome ,clear skies always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citaylor Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hiya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photohound Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi steve, respect to the advice you have received so far, here's an alternative view point just for a bit of balance... The two scopes you have mentioned meet two different requirements, much as bigger diameter is best for most things, you have to consider weight and portability along with 'immediate enjoyment (and learning) factor'. I went down the 4SE route because it's compact, very portable, durable and well built, you can turn up-plug in-align-start scoping in under five mins (once the scope temp has normalised, even better) its fully go-to, provides basic tracking functions (and a basic 'wedge' built-in) which gives me slightly less things to worry about while i learn more about the photography side of things.AND if you shop around you can pick up a slightly used 4SE for less than 200notes. However, one of each would be nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Hello and welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Smith Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Hello and Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nobbytate Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Hi Steve and welcome from me to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Hello Steve and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 HI and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark geldart Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hello from a fellow noob.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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