Completed my first set =) Within a month.

[Arman]

Hello IIS members =)

After a month of hard work, I've finally pulled my first set of gear for stargazing. I've collected all my equipment from Australian Geographic, well because I get 30% off everything =) Westfield staff complex discount.

Kinda handy.
=)

If anyone is at Australian Geographic in Fountain gate do the following.
Be interest in an item,
Ask for the price,
Than be like "I work at "The following",
(K-mart, Target, Best & Less or Big-W)
I used Best & Less,
Well because i work there.
Than you should received 10% off.
Followed by 20% if you subscribe to there magazine.

So in total I've saved around 250$ =]

I'll start the list:

My telescope:

file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Timotei/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpgCELESTRON ASTROMASTER 130EQ

Optical Design http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
Reflector

Aperture http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
130 mm (5.12 in)

Focal Length http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
650 mm (25.59 in)

Focal Ratio http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
5

Eyepiece 1 http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
20 mm (0.79 in)

Magnification 1 http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
33 x

Eyepiece 2 http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
10 mm (0.39 in)

Magnification 2 http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
65 x

Mount http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
CG-3 Equatorial

Motor Drive http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
Included

Optical Coatings http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
Aluminum

Weight http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/b-info.gif (http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=62&ProdID=503#) :
24 lb (10.89 kg)

Followed by the eyepiece/filter set:

The Eyepiece and Filter Kit:

• Five Superior Grade Plössl Eyepieces - 1.25” — 4-element design with a 52° AFOV (32mm has 44° ) — Superb color resolution, edge sharpness and clarity. All eyepieces are fully multi-coated for maximum contrast and resolution. Supplied are a 4mm,6mm, 9mm, 15mm, and 32mm.
• Barlow Lens - 2x 1.25”— Compliments the Plössl eyepieces in this kit and gives you a total of ten power combinations. High grade glass optics with fully multicoated lenses are used so there is no degradation of image.
• Six Colored Eyepiece(Lunar and Planetary) Filters - 1.25” — Included are Kodak Wratten #12, #21, #25, #56, #58A, and #80A. Since you have all the eyepieces necessary to study the planets and moon in detail, these filters will greatly enhance your enjoyment of our solar system.
• Moon Filter - 1.25” — A neutral density filter which allows you maximum enjoyment of the moon especially during the brighter phases.
• Aluminum Carrying Case — This sturdy and well-built case fits all of the above items in the die-cut foam interior and has room for additional accessories.

I've also bought a pair of binoculars.


Barska Gladiator 10-30x50 Binoculars
The best way to get close to nature. The Gladiator with variable zoom allows you to see a panoramic view at low power, target in on your object and then zoom in to a higher power to capture the finer details.And last but not least, I even got a free Australian Geographic "Discover the night sky"

Any suggestions what i should add on to my set?

Want to know how to save yourself money as well, just ask, I've done it to them so many times :thumbsup:

[Arman]

Quick question,

Should I be doing any DIY on it?:hi:

[dannat]

I would use the night sky to learn your way around the sky -
I tried those barska zoom binos in-store for curiosity (why my kids were playing with the toys) & from about 18x zoom - the image degraded & became bit fuzzy - at 30x i was totally blurred

[Arman]

I find the binoculars great. Can get up to 30x and works excellent.
Waiting for clear nights in Country Victoria.

Just waiting,

I've just figured out about Stellarium.
Great program :thumbsup: