Skywatcher Explorer 150

Hi...

Santa Claus left a Skywatcher Explorer 150 under the tree for me... well
not strictly true as the two boxes would not fit under the tree... I
digress...

I have never used a telescope before and I have searched the WWW high
and low for instructions on how to use a telescope to no avail. Have any
of you kind souls which subscribe to this NG written a FAQ or know of
one on the web where a newbie to a scope can learn.

There was no information apart from assembly instructions. What are the
pitfalls and cares I should take with a scope... I know to treat it
carefully as it is a precision instrument... that goes without saying...
and It's flippin' heavy!

TIA
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Wendy Jervis

http://www.theigloo.co.uk/

Have any of you kind souls which subscribe to this NG written a FAQ
or know of
one on the web where a newbie to a scope can learn.

Here you go;
http://www.astunit.com/faq/uksciastrofaq.htm
Mr Tonkins FAQ page.

jc


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"Wendy" wrote in message
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Hi...

Santa Claus left a Skywatcher Explorer 150 under the tree for me... well
not strictly true as the two boxes would not fit under the tree... I
digress...

I have never used a telescope before and I have searched the WWW high
and low for instructions on how to use a telescope to no avail. Have any
of you kind souls which subscribe to this NG written a FAQ or know of
one on the web where a newbie to a scope can learn.

There was no information apart from assembly instructions. What are the
pitfalls and cares I should take with a scope... I know to treat it
carefully as it is a precision instrument... that goes without saying...
and It's flippin' heavy!

TIA
--
Wendy Jervis

http://www.theigloo.co.uk/

no advice yet i'm afraid but i'm gonna be getting the exact same scope
tomorrow so if i get it sussed out i'll let you know!.....the skywatcher
site was some useful info:

http://www.skywatchertelescope.com/EducationTBOD.html

and under support i think you can download manuals too

cheers

Richard

In article , anamorphic
writes
no advice yet i'm afraid but i'm gonna be getting the exact same scope
tomorrow so if i get it sussed out i'll let you know!.....the skywatcher
site was some useful info:

http://www.skywatchertelescope.com/EducationTBOD.html

and under support i think you can download manuals too

Thank you for this information... it was extremely helpful... I had my
first WOW factor last night... it was still a bit cloudy with the
occasional clear spell in SE Sheffield (4 miles W of Jn 30 M1) but we
located Saturn... It was fantastic... My partner Graham, not previously
into Astronomy, was quite impressed so I have blossoming hopes of his
increasing interest. (fingers crossed)
--
Wendy Jervis

http://www.theigloo.co.uk/

In article , John Carruthers
writes
Have any of you kind souls which subscribe to this NG written a FAQ
or know of
one on the web where a newbie to a scope can learn.

Here you go;
http://www.astunit.com/faq/uksciastrofaq.htm
Mr Tonkins FAQ page.

Thank you John... bookmarked!
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Wendy Jervis

http://www.theigloo.co.uk/