Newbie as well. got a 130mm Skywatcher Newt on EQ mount (budget for beginner) enjoying it very much. I have read that Plossl eye pieces are the way to go, together with Barlow lens. The telescope I have, seems to have a Barlow lens built in, in front of the secondary mirror. Does that mean I can't use an additional Barlow? and can I use a laser collimator?
I live on Bruny Island off Tasmania and on clear nights its fantastic. I also have a Yosco 60mmx700mm refractor (circa 1960, built in Japan) which I bought for $30, 0.965mm eye pieces and 2x Barlow. What a great telescope, so light and easy to set up and have a look.
I enjoyed Brian's article on Telescopes for beginners.
Great forum, Henry Jacobs.
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