Telescopes Skywatcher

Telescopes Skywatcher

Would you recommend the SkyWatcher Skymax-127 Telescope?

I would be using it for viewing the planets and deep space.
Here are the specs:
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied):x60 & x150

Not necessarily as a first scope though you could do alot worse.

The problems with Maksutov telescopes are, among other things a slow cool down time. While they are praised for their sharp planetary views (for their size, though still not as good as an apochromat refractor of the same size though Maks are a lot cheaper), you would have to let the scope sit outside for 1-2 hours before the optics cooled down to the ambient temperature before you were able to get the optimum view. And if you didn't choose a night with steady seeing (calm air, no turbulence) you might still be disappointed with the view --- though bad seeing will affect all telescopes.

Another issue, is the limited field of view even with the longest focal length eyepieces, due to the long focal length of the telescope itself. If you were trying to use low power to find an object the limited field of view would make it harder to find things, though if you have working GOTO that helps. It still won't frame well large extended objects like the Double Cluster or the Andromeda galaxy, though there are focal reducers (which are like a reverse Barlow lens) available.

You will also need to get a dew shield and/or dew heater for the front of the telescope. Otherwise your viewing session will be over almost as soon as it has begun. And DO NOT WIPE the lenses when they are covered in dew. Allow them to air-dry or use a hair dryer after you bring the scope back inside.

Again, this is a decent telescope, but not an ideal first telescope. And some folks are more enamored with the Maksutov design than others.

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For the newcomer to stargazing or indeed planet gazing, a good pair of binoculars are a major step up from scanning the skies with the unaided eye.

You will be able to develop your astronomical ability by looking at stars, viewing planets and locating constellations before going to the relative expense of purchasing a telescope.

There are many benefits to using binoculars for stargazing.

* The cost, good binoculars can be a lot less expensive than a telescope

* They are much easier to handle and use for a less experienced skywatcher. They are smaller, lighter and don't require any setting up.

* Binoculars provide a much larger field of view than the vast majority of telescopes. This makes finding objects easier. This is one of the biggest challenges faced by the beginner.

* Locating constellations, and observing comets is much easier with binoculars, as you can scan a lot of the sky quickly.

* Binoculars have lots of other uses and so you will get value from your purchase.

As well as your binoculars you will also need an astronomy sky chart to help you find your way around the skies.

A red flashlight is also handy. This allows you to look at your charts or any books you may have with out ruining your night vision. If you can't purchase a red torch, just cover a normal white light torch with red cellophane.

If you have developed your sky watching skills with your unaided eyes, you will find it a lot easier to pick things out using binoculars. Planet gazing will be within reach with binoculars too.

A visit to your local library will be very beneficial. Try to find a book that will show what a certain planet or object will look through binoculars.

Also remember that when going out on a clear night for a spot of sky watching that the temperature can soon drop. So always wrap up warm.

If you have decided to use a large pair of binoculars, you may find a tripod with a binocular mount a great help.

It isn't much fun finding a planet or constellation and then having the views ruined by your trembling hands.

A notebook is another good thing to carry. You can the write down and make notes about the things you have seen.

As with all things, the internet is absolutely fantastic for finding information about astronomy, and a quick Google will yield enough results and reading material to feed your hungry brain for a long time.

But even if your interest in astronomy only runs to learning the names of the stars in the sky,

a nice, small and compact pair of binoculars make stargazing and planet viewing more interesting.

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