Are you in the North West

[jasperuk]

I know i probably put this in the wrong area but i was wonder if there are people in and around Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, UK who would like to share the astronomy interest, i am only just starting out and any face to face help or advice would be appreciated.

Maybe getting the chance to compare equipment....Ohh Err...

[Claire]

Hey, I'm in Preston (Fulwood), I'd compare equipment if I had any, but I can share interest

[jasperuk]

Dont worry i dont have anything yet either but i am getting my scope friday from stockport (150/200P explorer just in time for the friday clear skies)

[Claire]

Nice! I'd love a scope, wont be getting one any time soon though. I'll be out in my back garden Friday with just my eyes

[robbieince]

Hi jasper - welcome.

I am just up the road at Bamber bridge so pretty much a neighbour.

Drop me a pm if you want a chat - be glad to help in any way.

Regards

Rob

[Moonshane]

Hi there

I am in the NW but Manchester not Preston. I'd recommend the 200 if you can afford and handle it.

[jasperuk]

I cant find any 200P's in stock local at a decent price, best price i found is £399 with Eq5 from a guy in Ulverston but i think he is out of stock and the price is going up i think

[Moonshane]

the 200 will gather a lot more light - 50 square inches of mirror Vs 28 for the 150

I am biased towards dobs and would wait for a 200 personally, you'll be glad you did. plus it would be about £250?

[spanky]

And I'm not far away either, just near Chorley

[jasperuk]

the 200 will gather a lot more light - 50 square inches of mirror Vs 28 for the 150

I am biased towards dobs and would wait for a 200 personally, you'll be glad you did. plus it would be about £250?

I had a Dob for my first scope a skyliner 200 i think but it was so difficult to move around and needed a flat base etc....maybe a flex tube with auto would be an option but i still need the motors for photography which is on of my main aims this time round

[urbanfox]

Hi Jasper,

Im just down the road in clayton le woods, I only have a cheap scope and some bins at the moment but am looking at buying a decent/serious beginners scope in the near future, always up for a chat and wouldn't mind finding out what you think of your scope when you get it!

cheers

[zaskar555]

anyone in cheshire, neston. Been sitting on the side lines for sometime till i could afford some stuff, now got it and working my way round it slowly when i get time.

wondering if there is anyone local to me i could get some advise from

steve