Tomorrow I pick up a 10" Collapsible Dobsonian. It's not brand new but from what I've been told, it may as well be.
I've currently got a 4" Skywatcher on a tripod mount and whilst I've enjoyed using it, I will be straight outside tomorrow night with the new one and checking things out.
I look forward to having a look and reporting back what I've been able to see. As I said, I'm super excited. Does anyone else get this way?
I love new toys. You have no choice in growing older, but you don't have to grow up.
What Graeme said. U are resonsible for the terrible viewing conditions in Tassie this weekend Scott.
Ur going to love it thought mate, it's a beautiful Dob.
Uh, I hope it is good during the night but the forecast doesn't appear so. Don't worry, the first opportunity I get, I'll be outside.I'll post some pics once I get it home and ready for the first use.
Looking forward to this .
I to get quite excited waiting for astro goodies to arrive as well .
Brian.
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Originally Posted by Sconesbie
Uh, I hope it is good during the night but the forecast doesn't appear so. Don't worry, the first opportunity I get, I'll be outside.I'll post some pics once I get it home and ready for the first use.
A beautiful clear day here in Devonport Scott and the minute the sun starts setting; total cloud cover. Grrrrrrrr.
Keen to try my Bodgied Alt-Az. http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...d.php?t=125165
Just have to put 3 adjustment knobs on this weekend and it will be 'the thing'. :-)
I did get it out last night for about three quarters of an hour. I was very impressed and noticed the difference as compared to my 4" almost immediately. And that was just some random place in the sky once I threw an eye piece in.
I focussed a bit on Saturn and Mars last night and did a bit of searching for other random things. I think I found Rigel Kent. Not 100% sure. I had a print out of the skymap for August and then consulted some charts Acropolite gave me so I think I am right. I was just more concerned about getting used to the scope and having a play. Hopefully the next few nights I can get out again and keep familiarising myself more.
I want to check out the Magelanic Clouds and find some bigger stars etc. I have highlighted some things on the skymap that I want to find so this will be a test for me as I go on. I figure that's the best way to learn their names. Getting used to the M and the NGC codes will be something I want to do too. All in time I guess.
I've started to draw my own pictures instead of relying on starmap printouts as they are in reverse and I can't be bothered holding someting above my head, so a brief map on paper in conjunction with iPhone software (Sky Safari) will be good.
Overall, I am certainly very happy and excited. Thank you Omegacrux for the kind offer and it has gone to a good home. I will take good care of it. The little table is a great help too.
My seven year old son has advised he would like a telescope now to come out with me and look at the moon.
I'm going to buy a T-Ring and Adapter next for my camera so will try and get some pics as I go.
Thanks again everyone for your help and support on this forum. I look forward to years of Astrology (as one friends put it the other night).
Hi Scott
Glad to see you got a night out with the new scope, Last night was great out my way had a look around as well, But make the most of it my new mount is on the way should be here next week
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