So what will I need to add to my Dob 250?

[Guest MrsR]

I am ordering my Dob this week and might as well start making a list of things I will need to go with it so hat is your advice?

[Daz Type-R]

See my signature below, that should just about cover it.

Happy spending.

[BAZ]

A Telrad for certain, or a Rigel Quick finder, which is similar. Just about all Dob owners have one.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/finders/telrad-finder-astronomy.html

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/finders/rigel-quikfinder-compact-reflex-sight.html

A dew shield, made out of a camping or exercise mat.

Eventually a dew control heater system.

A RACI finder, doesn't half save your back and neck.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/finders/skywatcher-9x50-right-angled-erecting-finderscope.html

A decent star atlas. One of the best ones is the Sky and Telescope Pocket Star Atlas, a useful size, and plasticized pages.

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Sky-Telescopes-Pocket-Sky-Atlas-Roger-Sinnott/9781931559317

Modding the base plate bearings, so that it rotates smoothly. Various options available.

Adding a Wixey angle finder and a setting circle, to assist finding things.

Hope that helps.

[Guest MrsR]

Thanks you are a star x

[Daz Type-R]

Hi. Looks like Martyn has listed the majority of things that I have in my signature anyway.

I'm sorry if my initial post was not very clear.