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12inchDoB

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Hi everyone,,

It's good to see so many people interested!

My name is Stuart, im from Cheshunt/Cuffley just north of London..

My 7 year old Son is doing a project in school about astronomy and i told him about the 12" Dobsonian (Reflector)? Telescope that had been sitting in our garage under sheets for the last 10 years!

I got it out to show him the Moon on the 19th March and after a 4 hour house hunt for my 25mm Plossl & 7.5mm Sirius lense, i set it up and showed him.. I forgot how hooked i was and how much i loved stargazing. I started searching forums and here i am :hello2:

As you know, i have an old 12" dob, the main mirror is in a bad way but i was still able to view the moon.. I will look into getting it recoated soon as my son is constantly asking to see the rings of saturn and the black spot on Jupiter etc etc..

I can only find 2 of the 3 lenses, i have lost my barlow lens and filters so will have to replace them..

Anyway, look forward to asking you all loads of questions as i want to start taking some pictures and need advice on setup..

Regards

Stu :hello2:

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12inchDoB

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Thanks Guys,

Just spent 30 mins on Stellarium!

That is some brilliant software, and free!

I will have to get back into it.. Telescopes have improved dramatically.. all wires coming out of them lol.. i still use good old arm movements.

Need to get some lenses aswell but not sure what im looking at..

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Welcome Stu!

It's amazing what one can find sitting in our garage under sheets! Unfortunately for me, this does NOT include a 12" dob. Mind you I can't complain since my hisband surprised me with a 10" on my birthday 2 years ago.

Congratulations on re-awakening your passion for the stars. I wish you many clear nights with your son!

Isabelle

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