mdgodf
14-10-2007, 03:03 PM
Well, after jinxing the wether by buying a new ‘scope I finally got a chance to get out with the new toy (8” LX200R). It was a great night – set up the ‘scope, aligned without too much trouble by about 8pm and took the ‘tour’ offered by the software. As each object was presented I found that it was just outside the FoV of the 26mm eyepiece and always in the same direction. I learn't the names and locations of a few new (to me!) stars and constellations and found some great glusters, galxies and nebuli (sp ?). During the course of the evening, playing with the options in the hand controller, I inadvertently mucked up the alignment so had to do it again. This time, though, when I selected an object it ended up pretty close to the centre of the FoV each time! - So a little more care in getting the alignment stars (which I now know better) centred first up made all the difference. Now I just need to negotiate some more time under the stars with ‘er in doors!