On Thu, 5 Feb 2004 08:41:18 -0000, "Steve"
wrote:

I am now the proud owner of a new Skywatcher 250 10" dob and I am very
pleased with it, but I would appreciate some advise on the following
questions.

1 - How important is it to let your telescope cool down?. I was looking at
Jupiter and 4 of her moons last night and they all had a slight haze around
them. The telescope had been outside for about 10 - 15 minutes, is this long
enough?

2 - I don't mind lugging the telescope and stand in and out of the back
garden, but I am frightened of dropping it or squeezing the tube too much
and damaging it. Is there any kind of handle or harness available to carry
it correctly?

3 - What extra eyepieces would anyone recommend getting next?

Thanks in advance

Steve


How has your 250 10" worked out? What sorts of objects have you been
able to see?

Paul D, Worcestershire, UK