I Just got a telescope, and I am a begginer...Do you have any tips?

Question

I just got a telescope Meade DS-2114ATS-LNT with 114mm f/8.8 (1000mm focal length) Newtonian reflector optics, 1.25" 9.7mm (103x) and 26mm (38x) Super Plössl eyepieces, and a 2x barlow lens. It also comes with a computer/motor quided Autostar System. I am a begginer is this a good telescope move to higher levels of astronomy with? or is it good only for begginers?

What kinds of accessories would you recommend me buying? I purchased a connector cable for my computer and bid on some color filters. What types of lenses should I consider purchasing?

Thanks for your help!!! :)

Answer 1

Bamma see ice caps on Mars. Bamma say telescope fat. Bamma think it need diet. Bamma say you own radio telescope now. Bamma say it ok. Bamma say just ask Jodi Foster. Bamma say she queen of the worm hole. Bamma say ever notice in movie she not go into future. Bamma say you travel faster than light you supposed to slow down time. Bamma say she go zippity do dah. Bamma say why when she come back only 1 second go by instead of years. Bamma confused. Bamma say maybe his idol Carl Sagen know something Bamma not know. Bamma say you a beginner with very good scope. Bamma say try counting crater on moon. Bamma say so.

Answer 2

While this telescope isn't the worst telescope in the world, it is a starter scope at best. Personally, for $300, I would not have bought this telescope, and instead I would have opted for a used, older model with no GoTo, larger aperture, and a more versitile mount.

Nevertheless, as long as they provided you with quality eyepieces and a quality barlow, you will probably enjoy the view until you decide you want something more serious. The person who advised you not to use the barlow has probably had a bad experience with a low quality barlow. A high quality barlow is something no amateur astronomer should be without and I use mine quiet often. This device will effectivly double the magnification of the eyepiece it's used without compromising the field of view. It should only be used with fairly low powered lenses though, such as your 26mm.

Answer 3

You're trying to run before you can walk. The telescope you have will do a good job for you. I suggest you take at least 12 - 18 months to learn with the scope you have.

Remember you don't have to use the motor guided system but use it until you get the basics of what you are looking at.You may want to get a Solar lens so you can look at the Sun which is good to do during the day. Check your scope makers site to see if they have one.

Answer 4

1st tip: pass out of London. no be counted how solid your telescope, you've hassle seeing something interior the night sky simply by quantity of sunshine pollutants. in case you're nevertheless insistent, borrow a telescope first and use a sodium spectrum filter out to work out the way you get on. In equivalent words, it truly is like attempting to hearken to a pin-drop next to a thermonuclear explosion. solid success.

Answer 5

You have a 4.5" objective the eyepiece gives a magnification of about 40X, don't use the Barlow. You'll have fun looking at the planets.

Answer 6

I would say you picked a good scope to start with. It has the controls to automaticly point it at where you want. 4.5" scope gathers good light and better viewing. This is the meade site for info on the scope. A cheaper scope might not please you and yoiu might decided against going any further.

http://www.meade.com/starterscopes/ds_series.html

Answer 7

I don't no about that bamma guy, but I say you buy the meade lpi and take some pictures , and watch it all on your computer screen

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Look in the eye piece, and locate your subject.

Answer 10

Yeah...look into the small side and not the big side.