Buying my first dob - Page 2

astronut (John) · #21 26-06-2006, 03:21 PM

to IIS quokka, and the wonderful world of reflectors

quokka · #22 28-06-2006, 11:44 PM

Finally the weather, work, hockey coaching & world cup watching gods have been kind enough to release me and I've been able to use my new 6" GSO dob for the first time. So, to the verdict - two words only.

JUPITER - WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

So now I'm really hooked. I've already decided I need some extra eyepieces, and I really should make sure my finderscope is aligned more accurately, and I must get out the notebook I bought to record my observations in...
But frankly, I just can't get over that first view. It was great! Quokka.

janoskiss (Steve H) · #23 29-06-2006, 01:15 AM

Excellent! Our Jupiter probably was not as good as yours thanks to the Melbourne weather, but I had a great night too.

astro_nutt · #24 29-06-2006, 10:00 AM

Don't you just love it when someone has that first time "WOW!!!!!" with a new scope!!!...good one Quokka..and that's just the begining!!

ving (David) · #25 29-06-2006, 10:10 AM

cool quokka.

now what eyepieces did it come with?

davidpretorius · #26 29-06-2006, 10:15 AM

yup, it is exciting, the heart pumps a bit faster, your head starts to spin due to holding your breath.

it still happens with me.

so, when is the 12" planned for delivery!!!

janoskiss (Steve H) · #27 29-06-2006, 10:29 AM

Check out the young Moon, Saturn & Mars right after sunset tonight if you can. See this thread.

xelasnave · #28 29-06-2006, 11:59 AM

dont miss a prowell of the Milky Way
alex

xelasnave · #29 29-06-2006, 12:06 PM

I could not edit above.. my point its dark and you are bound to find heaps of objects just by stumbling across them. The reason I love my dob is you can move it around so easily to explore, an eqatorial is way behind here, I am not saying dont target specific objects but dont overlook the fun of cruising and discovery. Clear skies.
alex