I ll be waiting for the shop to open, especially now that today i got an unexpected 50 quid bonus in my wages.

thanks too to dally for that link.

you can lock this if you want now as i ve decided on the lidl scope.

Quote Ferocious Aardvark="Ferocious Aardvark":lol: Are you the DIY type? www.philharrington.net/scotch.htm Have a skeg at this site www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/TOC_AP.HTM and here stargazerslounge.com/forum/19-ge ... nd-advice/'" Had a quick scan of the astropix site. That looks a good resource and already noticed the advice to get a 'scope to suit what you want to photograph (e.g planets or nebula)

Quote Ferocious Aardvark="Ferocious Aardvark":lol: Are you the DIY type? www.philharrington.net/scotch.htm Have a skeg at this site www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/TOC_AP.HTM and here stargazerslounge.com/forum/19-ge ... nd-advice/'" Had a quick scan of the astropix site. That looks a good resource and already noticed the advice to get a 'scope to suit what you want to photograph (e.g planets or nebula)

They do regular stargazing/photography camps there, looking at going to do some Milky Way shots next year.

Cornwall info: www.astronomyclubs.co.uk/Clubs/D ... ountyId=18 www.cornwallas.org.uk/ Quote Cornwall Astronomy Society (Kowethas Steronieth Kernow) is a friendly, relaxed group of amateur enthusiasts with interests in many areas of astronomy, cosmology, observing, astrophotography and telescope building. Our objectives are to foster the practice and enjoyment of astronomy, cosmology and related interests. We have regular meetings on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month starting at 8pm at Mabe WI Hall, Antron Hill, Mabe Burnthouse, TR10 9HH. We also hold regular out-door viewing events (weather permitting). Visitors and beginners are welcome'"

Cornwall info: www.astronomyclubs.co.uk/Clubs/D ... ountyId=18 www.cornwallas.org.uk/ Quote Cornwall Astronomy Society (Kowethas Steronieth Kernow) is a friendly, relaxed group of amateur enthusiasts with interests in many areas of astronomy, cosmology, observing, astrophotography and telescope building. Our objectives are to foster the practice and enjoyment of astronomy, cosmology and related interests. We have regular meetings on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month starting at 8pm at Mabe WI Hall, Antron Hill, Mabe Burnthouse, TR10 9HH. We also hold regular out-door viewing events (weather permitting). Visitors and beginners are welcome'"

Thanks for the great advice FA (I know it was directed at another user, but I, as a complete newbie, found it very useful). After looking at the sites mentioned, plus a bit of other research, I bought a SkyWatcher Evo 90mm with an AZ3 mount on Friday. Took it out last night and was absolutely amazed by what I could see - I must have spent at least 2 hours just following Jupiter around the sky. Completely hooked already.....cheers again.

Quote Chairman Miaow="Chairman Miaow"Thanks for the great advice FA (I know it was directed at another user, but I, as a complete newbie, found it very useful). After looking at the sites mentioned, plus a bit of other research, I bought a SkyWatcher Evo 90mm with an AZ3 mount on Friday. Took it out last night and was absolutely amazed by what I could see - I must have spent at least 2 hours just following Jupiter around the sky. Completely hooked already.....cheers again.'" Excellent. Jupiter is superb just now, and one way to waste a bunch of time is viewing its moons. For which have a looky here: www.astronomynow.com/javascript/ ... moons.html

Quote Chairman Miaow="Chairman Miaow"Thanks for the great advice FA (I know it was directed at another user, but I, as a complete newbie, found it very useful). After looking at the sites mentioned, plus a bit of other research, I bought a SkyWatcher Evo 90mm with an AZ3 mount on Friday. Took it out last night and was absolutely amazed by what I could see - I must have spent at least 2 hours just following Jupiter around the sky. Completely hooked already.....cheers again.'" Excellent. Jupiter is superb just now, and one way to waste a bunch of time is viewing its moons. For which have a looky here: www.astronomynow.com/javascript/ ... moons.html