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I received my scope Mon 23rd after ordering it on the 18th. I was pleased with the service I received from Andrews, although they always seemed to be rushed when I spoke on the phone with them.
After spending the Mon afternoon putting the scope together, I sat and waited for the night to arrive. Night arrived and as per Murphys law of astronomy, so did the clouds. I gave up going out to check the sky about 1:00am.
Roll on Tuesday night. ......Tues night comes and I managed to get about 20 minutes before the clouds rolled in again. All I was able to do was align the finder, first on the moon, then Canopus.
Wed night....My first real chance to do any observing. One of the first things I found was The Orion Nebula. I was awe struck. I have since gone back to it every night I have managed to get out. Other things I have seen so far are......
Eta Carina. (little disappointed. )
Tarantula Nebula (Impressive)
Saturn (disappointed. Not much difference to my mates much smaller scope)
And a few clusters, I,m still working out what they are. (impressive)
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