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Post by blackman58 on May 1, 2015 15:15:10 GMT
Hi all. I've just taken the plunge and finally acquired myself a telescope. It's a big bulky 6" Orion Europa 150 Reflector. I have absolutely no knowledge of telescopes, setup or operation. The scope itself seems to be in good shape and does come with instructions and two eyepieces. I was wondering if anyone locally could spare me some time to help me colimate it and show me how it works and how to achieve best results please. I live near Moira / Lurgan. I'd be happy to travel or equally would like anyone to visit me at home where I have it already mounted up. Thanks, in anticipation. Gavin.
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Post by stevie on May 1, 2015 17:02:10 GMT
Hi Gavin. I've sent you a pm
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Post by blackman58 on May 1, 2015 23:56:02 GMT
I must say that Im impressed. Just hours after posting my request, Stevie had made contact, come out to my house and helped me strip, clean, reassemble and collimate my scope. He then showed me how to use it to view the Moon and Venus. He explained how to use various eyepieces to best effect and suggested how to improve my viewing experience. Stevie is a real credit to the Club. A real gentleman too. Many thanks.
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Post by Ronny on May 21, 2015 22:20:37 GMT
He's a top bloke he is!
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