Proud new owner of a Celestron Nexstar 130SLT
Posted 04-27-2011 at 02:32 AM by fireballs619
My new toy here came in the mail today, and I got it all assembled pretty shortly after that 
. Unfortunately, it's cloudy out tonight (and, by the look of it, tomorrow too), so I'm not going to get a chance to give it a spin until Thursday at least 
In any case, I can't express how excited I am to finally get stargazing! Hopefully I'll be able to buy a decent camera for pictures later in the summer
. Unfortunately, it's cloudy out tonight (and, by the look of it, tomorrow too), so I'm not going to get a chance to give it a spin until Thursday at least In any case, I can't express how excited I am to finally get stargazing! Hopefully I'll be able to buy a decent camera for pictures later in the summer
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Congratulations! I'm looking forward to your findings!Posted 04-27-2011 at 02:55 AM by FSXHD 
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That's a nice one.
What is your first planned target? Saturn? Albireo? Andromeda? Tycho on the Moon? More things to look at than satellite television.Posted 04-27-2011 at 03:24 AM by Izack 
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I'm thinking Jupiter actually. I'm gonna see if I can catch one of it's moons in transit. Now that would be a cool sight! Then I'll probably turn it to the moonPosted 04-27-2011 at 03:29 AM by fireballs619
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Looks like it could outperform HST!
Posted 04-28-2011 at 07:14 AM by Keatah
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That's way cool.
I can see from where I'm sitting all the pleasure and enjoyment you'll experience. I'm sure you'll find a way to enjoy it even more.Posted 04-28-2011 at 05:51 PM by jimblah
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Cool scope - my first one was also a 130mm - you won't be disappointed! That go-to handset looks really nice - I've never used one. It will make taking pictures nice and easy too! Saturn is at its best now - take a look at that first (Jupiter is too close to the Sun to be seen at the moment) if you want to see something cool!
I look forward to your reports.Posted 04-29-2011 at 01:49 PM by george7378
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Welcome to the fascinating world of Astronomy.Posted 05-05-2011 at 03:58 PM by Yoda
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Posted 05-06-2011 at 11:30 AM by Samuel Edwards
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Nice! I started on a 130mm one just like that (Skywatcher) and within 18 months I'd upgraded to an 8" SCT (also Celestron, so I can applaud your decision!). Welcome to the world of Astronomy. May it forever entice you. Saturn will be lovely through it and you should be able to make out the Cassini division. Also, swing it onto the moon (if it's up) on your first night. Utterly breathtaking views!Posted 05-10-2011 at 04:18 PM by agentgonzo
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I has a chance to look at the moon last night, and I'll agree it was quite breathtaking
. I had to wake up my family to come out and view it too.Posted 05-12-2011 at 01:35 AM by fireballs619
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I ummm use the naked eye and umm google sky map. Lucky people with telescopes.
Glad you have that though, it looks like a keeper!Posted 05-13-2011 at 01:20 AM by Eli13
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How clear does the sky have to be for this to be enjoyable? I live in a village close to a big city, and even though the night sky can be pretty clear there's too much "light contamination" in my area it seems...
Thanks!Posted 05-31-2011 at 11:40 AM by globalist
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lol same question i wanted to askQuote:Originally Posted by globalist
How clear does the sky have to be for this to be enjoyable? I live in a village close to a big city, and even though the night sky can be pretty clear there's too much "light contamination" in my area it seems...
Thanks!
my dad and i saw the telescope in a shop near my house, but since im living in the center of a city, light pollution is the only issue stopping me from buying the telescope.
Can you post pics taken by the telescope?Posted 05-31-2011 at 01:54 PM by Nazban
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I guess the owner is too busy enjoying his new gadget to respond?
Posted 06-04-2011 at 11:55 AM by globalist
