Hello from WA

[Visions (Chris)]

Hi,
I am new to astronomy and have jumped right in by purchasing a Celestron Astromaster 130EQMD. Have only managed to view the moon so far which I found very bright. Missed looking at the lunar eclipse

Anyway, I hope to get the chance to use my scope regularly, and am sure to ask some dumb questions on the learning curve.

All the best,
Chris

[VPAstro (Andrew and Cam)]

Hi Chris,
We also have this as one of our scopes too. You will have fun with it. If it didn't come with the motor drive, you can pick one up pretty cheap and should keep your objects in the field of view for quite a while provided you align to the SCP
Have fun,
Andrew & Campbell

[VPAstro (Andrew and Cam)]

Sorry, I didn't pay attention to the MD... it already has the motor drive...

[Visions (Chris)]

Originally Posted by VPAstro

Sorry, I didn't pay attention to the MD... it already has the motor drive...

Yes, I decided to get the one with motor drive as I figured it would be good to have and easier if it was pre-installed

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

WOAW ! another Pearthite , so Chris and mate please remember the only dumb question is the un-asked one , great scope by the way .
Brian.

[mariner10 (Steve)]

Hi Chris, I'm an ex-WA'ite, lived south and loved it. Have you joined or thinking of joining ASWA?

[Sheppie (Tim)]

Hello Chris and many happy hunting nights!

Clear skies!

[Visions (Chris)]

Thanks for the welcomes!

I have only browsed the ASWA website - may join in the future tho