stopusinmyid
16-08-2011, 07:19 PM
Well we've had it a week now and Sunday night was the first decent night of viewing. We had it (10" dob) out a few times prior to that but the clouds kept dropping by.
Our first view of the moon was just the best and a tad bright . Then I put in the moon filter, couldn't believe the detail :eyepop:. We thought we had a good view with the Celestron 130EQ. Then we had a go at Saturn but only got as far as using the 15mm EP as the clouds dropped by again. Eagerly awaiting to give the 6mm Planetary a go (before it's too late and Saturn leaves us). Then another night we hung around hoping to see Jupiter. The telescope was saturated and we were a little cold. Seemed to have trouble getting a clear view. Might that have something to do with a pretty bright moon and moisture in the air? Will have another go when it is up there a little earlier and cloud free.
As I said Sunday was the best night so far. Steven found 6 star clusters with the help of Stellarium. He is so proud of himself :D. Had a couple of hours viewing. But again we are waiting for the clouds to nick off. Next week by the goes of it :(.
All in all we are very pleased with our baby. We have had no hassles finding things through the viewfinder, now he has focused it properly. We have put felt feet between the bases as we were having trouble with it moving after finding object due to uneven ground. Don't know how well it worked as yet, only put them on last night :shrug:. Can't wait for clear moonless nights then we'll be able to see what it can really do. Have passed the Celestron onto brother in law.
Our first view of the moon was just the best and a tad bright . Then I put in the moon filter, couldn't believe the detail :eyepop:. We thought we had a good view with the Celestron 130EQ. Then we had a go at Saturn but only got as far as using the 15mm EP as the clouds dropped by again. Eagerly awaiting to give the 6mm Planetary a go (before it's too late and Saturn leaves us). Then another night we hung around hoping to see Jupiter. The telescope was saturated and we were a little cold. Seemed to have trouble getting a clear view. Might that have something to do with a pretty bright moon and moisture in the air? Will have another go when it is up there a little earlier and cloud free.
As I said Sunday was the best night so far. Steven found 6 star clusters with the help of Stellarium. He is so proud of himself :D. Had a couple of hours viewing. But again we are waiting for the clouds to nick off. Next week by the goes of it :(.
All in all we are very pleased with our baby. We have had no hassles finding things through the viewfinder, now he has focused it properly. We have put felt feet between the bases as we were having trouble with it moving after finding object due to uneven ground. Don't know how well it worked as yet, only put them on last night :shrug:. Can't wait for clear moonless nights then we'll be able to see what it can really do. Have passed the Celestron onto brother in law.