Guest pvcprinting Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hi folks, Would appreciate your views / comments on the item below http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=75391 I'm thinking this might be a little too large for a 1st scope to be used by an 8 year old? Price has dropped to £170 how much would the missing items cost? My max budget is £200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Thats a great price but ;-- 1. No Finder, depending on what you want a used rdf about £20 or a 8*50 for £30. 2. No Eyepieces. used ep's 1.25" starguiders c £35 ea, though with having an ota like this it would be worth saving for some 2" eps. 3. If you are a newbie, THIS IS BIG!! You would have £30 budget left, then you are not going to be able to use it until you have a couple of ep's and finder Edited November 23, 2013 by Tweedledum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hi peter, it's a BIG scope and a long way to drive! I would think maybe another £100 to get the finder and EP's? Hang on and wait for a 200p, we will all keep an eye on Astro B&S as well!! Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Typed at the same time Damian but in agreement!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hi Ron, Crossed in the ether, but exactly the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pvcprinting Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks folks........ Have just stumbled across this company.......... http://telescopeoutlet.co.uk/index.php/telescopes/sky-watcher-skyliner-200p-dobsonian-telescope.html Never heard of them before so am just in the process of doing a google search of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 As above, this is a big scope for a first one, but there's nothing wrong with that necessarily, and it is IMO at a good price. The 200p is a darned good scope to start with and those extra 2 inches make a huge difference to the size of the scope as a whole. The 200p is a lot easier to handle. As for the Telescope Outlet, something about it doesn't sit right with me, but please don't go on my opinion on that as I have heard some good reports about them it's just my own "feeling" I am basing it no experience what so ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 i would have thought you might be able to get a 200p with a few extras, i.e. fitted with a better focuser and maybe a eyepiece or two for around £200, but for £175 i think if i was buying a dob i would go for the 250 you mentioned above, a lot of bang for buck on that scope, a couple of second hand eyepieces and a cheap red dot finder i think could be bought for another £40 ish. with look someone on the forum might have a cheap red dot finder they don`t want and offer it up, most people upgrade them over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pvcprinting Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks for your continued support and replies folks. It is greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Telescope Outlet appear to be associated with Astronomia - I think it's their "online" company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I have also seen them do commission based private sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Hi. Ive got a skywatcher 9x50 finder off my 250p you can have. I'm never going to use it again so if it helps you you can have it. Leaves you a bit more budget to play with, and makes more room for me to buy more stuff Oh and I've got a 26mm plossl (spelling) which came with my big frac. Same as above. Edited November 23, 2013 by T A WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pvcprinting Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Tobias, Many thanks. That is most generous of you............ I have NI IDEA plossl is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I've got a couple of meade eye pieces for sale in the sale section, they've done us proud for a year or so. It's amazing how much 'stuff' you collect along the way. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 It's a type of eye piece. Usually budget end types that come with most scopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pvcprinting Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Again....thanks all I am overwhellmed by the responses on here I am unable to access the sales / wants boards as a new member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 The peeps on here are indeed amazing and incredibly helpful. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 If you do decide to buy that 250p dobsonian send me a PM and I'll sort out getting the bits to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Pete - it won't be long before you can access the Sale/Want Ads - just 7 more posts and you're there. You'll get that easy with all the questions you're going to have. (but don't worry - it's slow so you aren't missing anything right now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pvcprinting Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Have found and secured a 200p Dob for my £200 budget, subject to inspection of it to ensure its all good Best you lot then take a deep brreath and prepare for the barrage of questions coming your way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Congratulations :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Nicely done, fantastic scope, I've had mine nearly 3 years and still love it.If you need any help regarding upgrades, modding it or things you can get for it to aid in finding the allusive DSO's, just give me a shout and I can help you out. Edited November 23, 2013 by Daz Type-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Well done Peter, it was good to meet you yesterday. Daz is the man to ask about mods (modifying) a Dob scope. Hunt down a Wixey on Ebay if you can! Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Well done Peter, it was good to meet you yesterday. Daz is the man to ask about mods (modifying) a Dob scope. Hunt down a Wixey on Ebay if you can! Cheers Ron Mick (Doc) is a goldmine of Dob related information too Peter-helped me out a lot with modifications to my 200P when I had it on a dobsonian base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pvcprinting Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks folks..... It isnt a standard Dob....here is a quick description of whats included It has an upgraded 'Lazy Susan' Azimuth bearing which is a very popular upgrade for these instruments. This makes for much smoother and easier tracking of objects. It also has an upgraded Finder-scope which is a 9 x 50 Skywatcher, Right Angle, Correct Image. This makes finding objects so much easier. These retail at £70. Also included is a decent quality 10mm eyepiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now