new scope today

Yahoooo, well nearly! I just made a visit to Carl this morning in the astronomy Ireland shop in Dublin and bought a 10" Starhopper Dob. Would just like to say Thanks to Carl for his assistance. I know there has been a lot of discussion on this forum regarding prices paid in ireland for scopes (but not to start that discussion again) I would just say that I did my research on prices around europe and I purchased the scope for a price below that I also bought a box of celestron bits and bobs and (eyepieces) got a deal on those too. Looks handsome set up in the kitchen

now all I need is a clear night to road test the beast.

declan

now all I need is a clear night to road test the beast.

Clear here in Daingean right now... should be that way where you are. No excuses! Well done on the purchase.

well if it's clear there, then it must be just a cloud following me all day. Anyway, shur id only scratch it putting it in the back of the van

By the way, I used the collimation ring that came with it and adjusted the secondary mirror so it was centred in the image - hope i did the right thing :shock:

Thanks to Carl for his assistance

No Problem Glad I could Help.

That's a peg of a yoke.

Congrats.

Welcome to the big bad world of the Dob!
Best of luck with your new baby!