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  1. 5th October 2013, 09:46 #16
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    This site is about starting out with a telescope, http://www.naasbeginners.co.uk/Artic...an_be_seen.htm

    I was curious as to what could be seen, as I have a cheap camera with 26x optical zoom & a nasty plastic tripod & managed to get a blurry pic of the Galilean moons & Jupiter.

    I really want a telescope now !
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    This is mine just to make you drool fully computerised so you align it to a couple of stars and it will track and stay locked on whatever you are looking at as the ball of rock we are all standing on rotates

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    I don't know anything about telescopes, but happy birthday Frances!
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    I have just managed to get this far. I have now to fit a motorised unit to it, I am dreading that part as it can be operated by remote.
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    That looking awesome Mate

    Just remember that looking at the moon on full image can be blinding
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    Never mind the telescope look at that tidy kitchen! That's impressive !! , seriously though I am so green eyed ,I'd love a telescope !! How fun x
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    My daughter bought me a lens that is specialy for looking at the moon because as you say Malc it is blinding.
    Frances.
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    Quote Originally posted by Frances View Post
    My daughter bought me a lens that is specialy for looking at the moon because as you say Malc it is blinding.
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    Hope you have much fun Frances

    Now dont laugh when i set my telescope up and went to view the stars everything was upside down lol
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    You made me laugh Sarah. Hope it works after I spent all morning putting it together.
    My daughter said according to the reviews it only takes 20mins to assemble!
    I am not finished and it's 2 35pm. I started at 10am.
    Frances.

    You made me laugh as well Malc.
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    A very happy birthday to you Francis!

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    I have just managed to get this far. I have now to fit a motorised unit to it, I am dreading that part as it can be operated by remote.
    Frances.
    There is probably a local astronomy club in your area who would be only too happy to help you get it up & running.
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