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Absolute Beginner
Hi,
I was just lucky to receive a 10inch (?) (254mm) collapsible Dobsonian telescope after expressing a desire, as an off the cuff remark when asked "what do you want for your birthday?" I wasn't quite expecting what I was given, though I am rather impressed and delighted. I have started reading some books and been given some advice from a mate of my Fathers, who is a keen astronomer. I have only been able to take my instrument out once in the two weeks I've had it due to inclement weather. My finder scope was not aligned correctly and I had very little idea as to what I was doing. I managed to somehow view a planet, but not well and couldn't keep it in view very long. Unsure which one it was even! I have two eye pieces. A 10mm and a 25mm. Which one gives the highest magnification? I couldn't see anything with the 10mm, though by that stage I was really cold (it was about 1 degree celcius). Thanks Ed
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