carolinep Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hello,I am new to astronomy having been introduced to it by my 8 year old son . We are in the process of choosing our first scope, the one we have been looking at is the Skywatcher Explorer 130pm. I've been really enjoying reading other peoples posts, you do seem a very friendly bunch.Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi Caroline,Welcome to Stargazers... Caz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Welcome along to the forum Caroline,Lots of friendly advice and help on here..Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Klevtsov Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Welcome to SGL Caroline, it's nice here.Captain Chaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelRat Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 SGL welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warthog Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Welcome aboard, Caroline! That is a good starter scope you have chosen. You and your son will have lots of fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Welcome to SGL Caroline The 130PM will get you both off to a flying start - he's a lucky chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi Caroline and welcome to Stargazers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geppetto Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Welcome and make yourself at home Caroline You and your son will love that scope 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunator Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Welcome to SGL Caroline The 130 PM is a great scope.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 This is a fine place to be . Welcome to you and your son. Barkis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELESCOPE Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi and a big welccome to stargazers Caroloine, enjoy your stay here with us , any questions , just fire away , Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi Caroline and welcome to SGL I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here.Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Welcome along Caroline and son. Great choice of scope. Hope you enjoy the hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinep Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Wow, What a wonderful welcome. Thankyou all very much.Michael (my son) is indeed a very lucky boy, I'm a great believer in nurturing interests (even if it means I'm bitten by the bug too!)We are going on holiday at Easter on a boat on the Norfolk Broads, so I'm sure that the scope will be put through it's paces then as the skies will be hopefully darker there.One quick question if I may please, Is it really of benefit to have a motorised scope?Having read so much about the 130pm I'm sure that it is the right one.Many thanks once again.Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 No a motor isn't necessary. If you get the mount moderately polar aligned you will just need to keep adjusting the RA slow motion control which is easy enough. Motors are very convenient for observing but can come later. Alternatively if the mount can be supplied with motors at the time of purchase it might be quite cost effective. You only need one motor - controlling the RA axis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOG Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Welcome to the forums Caroline. You son and yourself will get loads of pleasure from that scope, and while a motor isn't strictly necessary, the scope comes with one so you may as well use it. Talk to Steve, I'm sure he'll do you a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsjag Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Hi Caroline (and 8 year old son)!Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinep Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hello,Many thanks for all the warm welcomes I'm now off to find the best deal on a 130pm & we can hopefully have it delivered before half term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 cough...http://www.firstlightoptics.com/proddetail.php?prod=s130pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan D Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Welcome Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinep Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Well the deed is done. It's ordered, we've taken the plunge... & yes Steve, the cough was noted. I sent you an email this morning to ask about availability as I'm always concerned with purchasing on the internet n paying then being told "it's out of stock, but, we've got your money now so you can't go elsewhere!!" Been caught tooooo many times.I'm sure though that this time all will be well. We await our scope...Many thanksJust had an email from Steve at Firstlightoptics to say that our scope will be dispatched tomorrow for delivery on Wednesday! Now thats what I call service & with a smile tooo. Thankyou very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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