When growing up I spent many nights with my dad bino's on an old wood tripod. I waited too long to get back to observing but I guess better late than never. My knowledge of the night sky is scant at best so lots of learning to do.
After a few posts here I was offered a mint Tak FS-60Q with alt-az mount. Scope arrived very well packed and in-Tak-t (pun). After a quick check and assembly I eargerly awaited the evening. I pointed it at Orion and here and there and I must say its a big step up from the old spotting scope I had been using. These Taks sure are beautifully made.
A big thank you to ICE member
Kunama for making this possible and spending time on the phone guiding me. I also jumped in and joined the SA Astronomical Society and will attend a few of their viewing nights I hope soon. I hope to get some family members hooked as well. One of the best things about scopes is you can share the view.
I think the little Tak will take me on a great journey through the cosmos, I am sure though more gear to come to enhance the view.
Cheers
Tim