Hello all,
I just have a couple of questions if you would be so kind.
I have a Saxon reflector scope 900 x114 with an eq mount.
With being brand new to this, and setting up the scope, my first attentions turned to the moon. I'm now a bit more used to the eyepieces, finderscope, barlow lens etc.
Also getting a bit better with the mount after a lot of messing about.
My main question is : Is my scope good enough for looking at the planets and the brightest stars?
I'm struggling to get a good view of anything except the moon. Obviously I don't really know the skies very well so really I just look for the brightest objects at the moment.
In the Instructions, it says I should collimate the scope which I haven't done yet, but I am going to have a go at it soon.
How much of a difference will it make once it is collimated?
Lastly, I was wondering if upgrading the eyepieces to some better quality ones would be a good idea, or are the ones supplied with my scope good enough?
I saw some on some of the websites for sale, which were called eye relief, and some wide view ones. Would it be worth getting any of these?
I have some books and reading material heading my way, so hoping to get a better understanding soon
Thanks for your time guys
Grant