Guest JSP555 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 hello all , tried most binoculars in my time for astro work , never one to break the bank i decided to buy the small refractor the skywatcher st80, which some people use as a guide scope ...works quite well for wide field viewing , and for the price in my opinion is the biggest bang for bucks at the cheap end of the spectrum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Kev welcome to EMS. Nothing wrong with bins for astro, at our last star party I bagged M81 and M82 in 10x42's, and it was a pretty good view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Hi Kev and welcome to EMS. What mount have you got that on if you don't mind me asking? Good to have you on board, hope you enjoy the forum. Edited January 21, 2013 by Daz Type-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Welcome to EMS. As doc says nothing wrong with Bins-personally I love them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP555 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Kev and welcome to EMS. What mount have you got that on if you don't mind me asking? Good to have you on board, hope you enjoy the forum. well Daz as im a cheapskate i use a tripod the velbon ex 440 , the st80 0ta quick grab and go in seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Kev, welcome to EMS, I lived in Peterborough for 15 years, still visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Kev, a warm welcome to EMS. For the money, the ST80 is a great scope, and a step up from Bino's. Enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Kev and a warm welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi and welcome to EMS Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Kev, Warm welcome to EMS. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hello there. Welcome to EMS. Enjoy the forums. Tobias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP555 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Kev, a warm welcome to EMS. For the money, the ST80 is a great scope, and a step up from Bino's. Enjoy the forum. The st80 ota is certainly a step up Baz your correct there , always used binos...ive used celestron 15x70 ..20x80 and the Revalation 20x 80, olympus dps1 10 x50 , and i ended up keeping the helios nature sport plus 10 x 50 real nice add that lot together and thats a decent scope i like quick viewing thats why a went for the black st80 and with the nature sports binos thats all i require (hopefully) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP555 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 many thanks folks for greetings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Hi Kev, welcome to EMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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