Ive picked a scope

[frankie]

Hi everyone ive decided to go for the Skywatcher Skyliner 300P GOTO Dob i know its a beast, Can i have peoples opions? does anyone own one?

thanks frankie

[brantuk]

It's terrific - great choice - the views are superb - at f5 though make sure you use some half decent eyepieces once you get used to it

Like you say though it's a beast!

[frankie]

Hi brankuk i see that you have one, What are the best eyepieces to get? also have you made any mods on yours??

[Ad Astra]

Learn to use it without the electronics first, that way you will simplify your task.

The scope is big, but easily handled if you separate the tube and the base. Be sure you have a secure, level place to set up.

Take it easy on the eyepieces for now, learn to use your new rig and then the nifty electronics it has - THEN see about adding to your kit.

Easy does it, friend!

And don't forget the photos of the new baby, eh?

Dan

[frankie]

Ad Astra ill be sure to put some pics up

[brantuk]

Hi Frankie - it was an auto so the first mod I did was add the goto handset. I've also put levelling feet on the base and a right angled finder to replace the straight through one. I also have a telrad coming cos I want to find out how to interperet star maps.

There's loads more ideas for mods though - do join us over at the "Dob Users" group - click link in my signature or click "Communities" top of any page and choose "Social Groups".

Eyepieces: I use mostly Hyperions, Swans, and Radians. But there are cheaper options like the TMB's which I understand are good at modest cost. Hope that helps

[frankie]

Cheers Brantuk, On a different thread i see that your going to Kelling i may pop up if i get the time

[brantuk]

Would be great if you can make it to Kelling - do drop in and say hi - we're in the red field on pitch 302

[frankie]

Not sure what time i can make it if its going to be day or night but if i get up there ill come and say hello

[Sarah]

Good choice! We bought the Auto one last year. Took it to Kelling in September and had some of the best views ever. We have the Hyperions.

[ollypenrice]

Good aperture takes some beating in visual astronomy...

Olly

[brantuk]

No probs frankie - we're there for ten days lol so any time will do

[Charon]

Are Hyperions only made by Baader? Sorry if this a dumb question.

Derek

[brantuk]

Baader is the make - Hyperion is the model

[Charon]

Ta:)

[Nexus 6]

Hi frankie, thats a cracking scope you have got there, good luck with it!