Hello all !....Ive just come in from the front paddock after having a bit of a look about. Sadly, the moon was not kind and obviously there was quite a bit of light pollution.
But nevertheless, I had a good time. First I started with the Great Orion Nebula, then hopped across to Crux and checked out the Jewell Box, then up to the nebulae just above and slightly North of the Cross. I found the globular cluster that lays North of Crux. Unfortunatly, I wasnt able to resolve the image to my satisfaction. I am presently using..( dont laugh )
a Celestron Astromaster 130 EQ-MD. I have a variety of good quality eyepieces that include, 6mm,9mm,10mm erecting, 20mm and my favorite...a Bintel 15mm supa-view and a 2 x Barlow. This is my first "real" scope. I have managed to sweet talk my lovely wife into letting me buy another scope. I was considering a 10' Dobsonian...maybe even a 10' Meade Lightbridge.
Or..would a larger Newtonian be a better choice ? I would appreciate any advice about what would be a suitable " good " scope....(no B.S please !)
Ian.