Guest philanza Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Just bought a skyliner 200p took it out in the garden last night, thought i'd take a look at the moon first, looked cool in the finder scope, but all i could see was a white blob in the Ep, found out it would be letting in to much light and to use the end cap on with the small end cap removed. so I will try that on next clear sky. I looked up at more stars with my viewfinder but when looking through the 25 mm ep I couldn't get anything but a sort of grey polo shaped ring now and then as i slowly moved the scope around,.I have checked the collimation with a cheshire which was close to spot on, any ideas guys what i may have overlooked or what i maybe doing wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 welcome to the forum Phil sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Welcome, sounds like focus is out, very slowly turn the focus knob until the stars are pinpoint, you may require an extension, what eyepiece are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philanza Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi sheila Hi eddy I tried the standard 10mm and 25mm ep's that came with the scope, I don't think there's a problem I believe I should be getting some descent results with these ep's it's probably me doing a rush job to try it out on a not so clear night, I'll let you know how I get on next time, You could be right with the focus Eddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 First of congratulations on a great first starter scope. I think Eddy has it spot on, proberbly out of focus, just slow down a bit, it really is a small differance between in/out of focus, you can get cracking shots of the moon even when it is full, if your skies were anything like ours, it was cloudy as hell last night, not the best for viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi and welcome Sure to be focus issues, newtonians are lovely and simple with not a lot to go wrong. If you have the chance, try it during the day on a distant object and get a feel for the focuser. Anything will do except the sun of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi Phil and a warm welcome to EMS The guys are right - it sounds very much like a focus issue. The drawtube should move smoothly in and out when you turn the focus wheel and should be at the right tension which can be adjusted with the knurled screw in the middle underneath it. Also - did you line up the finder accurately with main tube. Do this in daylight using the 25mm first - point at a distant object like a church spire or pylon tip - get the object central in both finder and main tube - and then repeat with the 10mm to refine accuracy. You should be able to find most stuff once that's done. You'll have to meet us for a session sometime to see if you fancy joining the dark site group - meawhile enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi phil. Welcome to EMS. enjoy the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi and welcome. Two things to do, align your finder and focus very slowly, sounds like you are going past the focus point. Have fun and happy xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi Phil, a warm welcome to EMS. As mentioned, check the small knurled screw in the middle of the focuser block is not too tight. If it's tight, the focus wheel will move but the focus tube won't it will just sit there. It's always the same, there are always teething problems with any bit if kit, you will soon get it sorted out and be enjoying the views. It's a cracking scope and will serve you well. Happy Xmas and enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Welcome to EMS Phil and Merry Christmas. You will soon be focusing properly and seeing some marvellous sights with your 200p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Welcome to the forum I can't add anything to what the guys have said above apart from that I agree with what they are saying. Great scope the 200P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hi Phil, Welcome to EMS, the guys have it above. If your collimation is ok then it will be the focus! But i haad the same with a 200mm newt looking at saturn , just a blob, collimation was way out.. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 welcome to the forum Phil, great scope, you`ve bought well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest telesto Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Hi Phil welcome from me too Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Welcome to the EMS. I love my 200p its a great scope, the 25mm eyepiece is OK but the 10mm is pretty poor. When you get the focus issue sorted you should consider some new eyepieces as they make the world of difference. Best get along to an EMS meeting and try some other members eyepieces as not all eyepieces suit everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Hi and welcome to ems, don't forget to let the scope cool down. At least 20 mins before you use it. Oh and I have just got a 200p its a great telescope, good choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DaveJW Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Hi & welcome to EMS Phil. Have you tried focusing your scope on a distant terrestrial object? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swaylight Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hi phil, welcome to EMS, hope you have many great nights observing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Hi Phil, welcome to EMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8472 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hi & Welcome, Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hi Phil welcome to the EMS Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hello and a warm welcome from me too. I would say 100% going to be focus related, it's very easy to miss the sweet spot. Start with the focus all the way out and gently and slowly move it inward, it'll pop into focus at some point. It'll only be in focus for a very small amount of a turn of the focus wheel, so don't go too quick or you'll miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harper. Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Welcome Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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