I'm taking the leap
Jul 18, 2018 12:25:10 #
I just ordered a Celestron 130SLT, with the camera adapters. I have a Nikon D7200. I'm hoping I will catch on quickly. Hope to post some pic's to see what you guys think.
Jul 18, 2018 15:03:12 #
Jul 19, 2018 09:21:58 #
mikedent
Loc: Florida
I have this model- nice beginner scope- I suggest a set of sorbothane-type pads for the tips of the tripod feet to set in, as well as sacks of rice to put in the tripod tray area, both to help stability and reduce vibrations. I also got the AC adapter since the AA batteries would wear out quickly. I have not tried a camera mount for it, be interested to see how that works out for you! Also just got some upgraded Celestron eyepieces, the Excel-LX line for a wider field of view and better glass. Have fun!
Jul 19, 2018 12:56:14 #
Thanks for the info. I will post pics when I get some. I received the scope last night, but did not get a chance to try it out because of overcast.
mikedent wrote:
I have this model- nice beginner scope- I suggest ... (show quote)
Jul 20, 2018 00:17:35 #
You'll have a blast. But it will really try your patience.
Still, a lot of fun.
I think Astrophotography is the most fun I've ever had in the back yard with my clothes on...
Still, a lot of fun.
I think Astrophotography is the most fun I've ever had in the back yard with my clothes on...
Jul 22, 2018 10:09:40 #
woodsliv wrote:
I just ordered a Celestron 130SLT, with the camera adapters. I have a Nikon D7200. I'm hoping I will catch on quickly. Hope to post some pic's to see what you guys think.
You should get some really wonderful skies out there in Tehachapi. Isn't that on the western edge of the High Desert?
Jul 22, 2018 13:02:03 #
Thanks.Tehachapi on on the southern part of the Sierra Mountains, on the western edge of the the high desert. At 4000'.
Paladin48 wrote:
You should get some really wonderful skies out there in Tehachapi. Isn't that on the western edge of the High Desert?
Jul 22, 2018 13:03:10 #
Thanks, It should be a lot of good time, I have 5 young grand kids who live close by.
SonnyE wrote:
You'll have a blast. But it will really try your patience.
Still, a lot of fun.
I think Astrophotography is the most fun I've ever had in the back yard with my clothes on...
Still, a lot of fun.
I think Astrophotography is the most fun I've ever had in the back yard with my clothes on...
Jul 22, 2018 13:04:34 #
Glad you keep your cloths on. I'm sure this will be fun , especially when my grand kids come over
SonnyE wrote:
You'll have a blast. But it will really try your patience.
Still, a lot of fun.
I think Astrophotography is the most fun I've ever had in the back yard with my clothes on...
Still, a lot of fun.
I think Astrophotography is the most fun I've ever had in the back yard with my clothes on...
Jul 22, 2018 13:15:19 #
woodsliv wrote:
Thanks, It should be a lot of good time, I have 5 young grand kids who live close by.
Well, mine have proven to not be all that interested.
Too spoiled by the Internet to have the patience for Grandpa's fiddling. LOL!
Even the two year old can play on a phone or pad/tablet.
Kind of amazing to me.
But I've been starting them early anyway. Computers will be natural (are natural) to them.
First time I resolved Saturn in 2015, it caused quite a stir amongst the family. They'd never seem Saturn live before.
(Somebody changed how to spell Amoungst. Damn whipper-snappers!)
Jul 22, 2018 13:49:23 #
I guess I'm lucky, all 5 of mine are interested in the universe, they have the little scopes that you get at Wal-Mart, so now they will really see stuff
SonnyE wrote:
Well, mine have proven to not be all that interest... (show quote)
Jul 22, 2018 15:44:09 #
Jul 24, 2018 16:54:23 #
woodsliv wrote:
Thanks.Tehachapi on on the southern part of the Sierra Mountains, on the western edge of the the high desert. At 4000'.
Thought so. I used to live in Victorville about 40 years ago and I remember the night desert skies where I first saw the Andromeda Galaxy. It was so clear out there I had no trouble spotting it with the naked eye.
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