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Hi sorry for the late reply. When i use use the red dot i am actually about half way down the scope, sometimes 1 both eyes sometimes just the 1. It could be that the red dot is that far out (too far left/right/up/down) that ot isnt insight. This hobby really can be annoying at times but so rewarding when you eventually find something/anything out there. Also i havent been able to make any more videos as where i now live i am surrounded by trees and not having any spare time to go out with the scope.

@@astroamateuruk thank you very much for replying,. Much appreciated. The battery wasn’t sitting properly in the finder which was why I couldn’t see a red dot at all, I ended up putting a piece of cardboard on top of the battery to push it down and then screwing the cover on. I’ve managed to calibrate finder and scope and can use it during the day. I’m practising finding all the various knobs by feel. Can’t wait to see the rings of Saturn. Wish me luck. It’s a pity you can’t use your scope, your videos were very helpful. Makes me realise as a complete beginner how you forget just how little a novice user knows and understands. I watched 8 different channels on finderscopes and not one said how to look thru the red dot one. They mentioned using two eyes but no one said how far back your eye is from the eye piece. The way mine is constructed you can’t get your eye right on it anyway. The instruction booklet was very basic and talked more about the science of how the galaxy rotates than how to use the telescope. I’ll stop rambling. Go well and “ Sursum spectante” 🥂🦘

yes i think so, as far as i am aware the 60eq would need 1.25" diameter eyepieces just like my skywatcher, try 10mm 15mm 25mm eyepieces 👍

Yes im sorry i dont really have an answer to your question hopefully you have found your answer elswhere by now (i dont use my telescooe anywhere near what i used to do, i moved house and im now surrounded by trees).

Not sure, it would depend on the fixing.

You wont see the dot in the scope. What you do is point the scope at a target off in the distance during the day is best, using a low magnification eyepiece such as a 25mm, (something solid that wont move, a singpost/chimney stack/tv aerial etc) then adjust the red dot up/down left/right so that the dot is on the same target as the scope. Then repeat with a say a 10mm eyepiece, checking that the scope and red dot are pointing at the same target, if they are then well done you have aligned tje red dot to your scope if not then keep making adjustments to the red dot until the dot and scope are pointing at the exact same spot. Hope this helps.

@@astroamateuruk I can’t see a red dot when I look thru my finder. And yes it has a new battery and is turned on

Hi no, it will make things look further away, the higher the number is the lower the magnification will be. So try a 15mm & a 10mm to get closer.

@astroamateuruk thanks for that I asked some one else too and said a 12mm or 10mm be better to get a closer shot

Omni plossl are good, the higher number degree will give you more of a view of an object. Usually the more these things cost the better quality they are. (you get what you pay for)

possibly yes, i havent had the opportunity to try one out.

Thanks for watching 👍

I was but a few things happened that just got in the way including a house move, now surrounded by trees.

Thanks for your reply. I now have got my very first scope. I got a Skywatcher 250pds, and also a NEQ 6 pro. But up till now I have know idea of how to set it up 🤣 . But I'm sure I'll figure it out at sometime soon. I know I need how to learn a lot before I can start taking photos. Anyway thanks again for the reply. Take care.

I have tried using it as a 1.5 but I didn't think much of it, seemed pointless

Ok but there will be better out there, i recommend spend a little more money on a better one if you can, if not it's OK for the money

You need to adjust the red dot finder, during daylight point the telescope at an object in the distance (something stationary, not moving) then adjust the red dot finder to point at the same object, start with a low magnification eyepiece at first, adjust the red dot finder, then change the eyepiece for one with more magnification then again adjust the red dot finder so that they are both pointing at the same object.

If it is a manual telescope then you would use the slow motion controls and adjust with them

There are telescopes that have motors to do that job too but they usually cost a significant amount more

I'm in Rochdale 👍

You're very welcome!

Glad it helped

Obviously NOT, if you look closely the red dot is not on the frame is it

Looking through by eye ? Yes they seem to do

The barlow lens was an ebay purchase, the 15mm I bought from Harrison telescopes online. The 9mm TMB eyepiece I think I got off Amazon

@@astroamateuruk can I borrow just 2 minutes of your time?I'll try to keep it short. Recently I decided to buy a Telescope. Being a complete beginner, after hours spent on various forums and UA-cam videos I set my eyes upon one: the Skywatcher 130/900 EQ2. It seemed perfect: good enough to see the moon and planets in great detail, capable of DSO's too, not too bulky, easy enough for a beginner to use and most importantly not too expensive; being my budget pretty small (~300€/$). Before I go on; yes, I know I could get a lager dobson for the same price, but I reckon an EQ would fit me best in my situation. Having said that, Soon enough I came across people saying that anything shorter than 150 mm in aperture is useless, thus they recommended the Skywatcher 150/650. As I began to feel confused about which focal length would be better (900/650); some started to say that anything beneath an EQ3 mount is garbage and that an EQ5 would be best. They therefore recommended a 200/1000 EQ5. Needless to say, this is but a pipedream for me: too expensive. What I am asking is: what do you recommend? A 150/650 EQ3 or a 130/900 EQ2 (maybe I can find an EQ3)? Take into consideration that I am not afraid to modify the mount if it comes as too wobbly, and that yes; I should strive to save as much as I can as I would then have to spend an additional ~150€/$ on better eyepieces, a Barlow lens and a moon filter Thanks for the answer on where you have buyed the eyepieces.

@@lorisperfetto6021 What you have said sounds very familiar/similar to my experience in the hobby. You are correct in you get what you pay for, I wish I had the spare cash to buy an eq5 and an 8" aperture scope. What let's this skywatcher 130 down in my opinion is the mount/tripod. Yes if you can save the money to buy better that is what I would do, you can buy better quality eyepieces as you can always use them on other telescopes.

@@astroamateuruk thank you really much. I think I'll go with the one you've got, or maybe a 6'' dobson. I don't know if the 150/650 is worth it. If it comes as too wobbly I'll modify the mount. Thank you once again!

Im not sure about an ASI as i have never used one but it can be screwed onto the SV205 from SvBony. So maybe yes 👍🙂

If it’s standard thread then Yh

I think all Celestron ep's are good. Generally the more you spend the better it will be. If you want cheap then maybe the same as the one in this video but 10, 8 or 6mm 👍

@@astroamateuruk wouldn't 6mm be blurry on planets I got the skywatcher Explorer 130x900

@@spacewatcher968 yes it would be blurry with a 6

@@astroamateuruk ok I've been trying to get 8 or preferably a 10 for looking at planets

@@spacewatcher968 the lowest number have/highest power is a TMB planetary 9mm, seems OK but there will be better out there

That sounds like a good idea, similar to gun/rifle case foam a bit stiffer would be good 👍

It's OK for the money 👍 I haven't had time to use it much lately

If you open the clutches yes 👍

Well done 👏 Jupiter is my favourite 👍😎

I agree 👍

The one I have feels OK quality in my hand. Never had one of these from a reputable store to compare with but they do cost a lot more

It’s not on eBay it’s like £27

@@hakman239 I bought mine from eBay for 23 quid!

@@Stephen-gp8yi i got mine about £10 from China

Yes always best to buy from a reputable store 👍

Can't remember, I will check when I get home tonight 👍

I tried to find out but nowhere online that says if it is or not 😕

As far as I know it is the same 👍

Hi Stephen, The Skyhawk 1145p has a 114mm aperture, but does that have a go-to mount ? The 130 has 16mm more aperture so would collect a little more light but is a fully manual telescope whereas a 'go-to' actually goes to the target if set up correctly (polar aligned). If I was to start over again would I have this telescope 🤔 I would probably save a little more to get better. I hope this helps with your journey into Astronomy, and thanks for watching & commenting 👍 😎 (I'm still a beginner too) Clear Skies 👍👍

@@astroamateuruk thanks think I will go with the 130m.seems better cheapest I could see was 259.money well spent✌️

You are correct, the moon looked OK, Saturn & Jupiter a little bit glary. There are better out there but cost more. Thanks for watching & commenting 👍

@@astroamateuruk Thank you for your reply, I'm considering the AT Paradigm 5mm or something in the 4- 4.5mm range. Looking forward to more reviews.

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The 40mm will be good for a wider view of nebulae & galaxies 👍

£100 for that sounds good 👍

@@astroamateuruk Cheers mate bought, I don't do Photography but It came with a ring adapter and another for a Cannon EOS?? might sell them and get some money back!

@@astroamateuruk Did the Better quality barlow make a big difference?

There is a tab toward the front underside that you can pull off, the battery is just in there 👍

@@astroamateuruk I still don’t see that tab 😢