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A truly great first telescope - Review by Alex
I received this telescope for my 21st birthday, and it turned out to be a lot better than I had expected it would be. After reading the manual, I was sure getting it ready to use for the first time would be a chore, trying to get the thing properly collimated etc. But the first time I set it up, pointed It at some street lights a few K's away and aligned the finderscope, I could already see the picture was crisp and just perfect.
We then pointed it at Jupiter and what we saw was amazing: you could clearly see the clouds of Jupiter, and 4 of its moons, it was beautiful!
I've yet to take it out for a proper nights stargazing, but I'm sure when we do, we'll be just as impressed as we were this first time.
The only minor problem I had was that the bearings needed to be a lot tighter than I understood the instructions said they should be to stop it from dropping the front while aligning it. It would be nice if it were more balanced, I'm not sure how well this thing will cope when I try attaching my SLR to it.
If you're looking for a first time telescope and you can afford this one, go for it, you will not regret it. (Posted on 13/11/10)
We then pointed it at Jupiter and what we saw was amazing: you could clearly see the clouds of Jupiter, and 4 of its moons, it was beautiful!
I've yet to take it out for a proper nights stargazing, but I'm sure when we do, we'll be just as impressed as we were this first time.
The only minor problem I had was that the bearings needed to be a lot tighter than I understood the instructions said they should be to stop it from dropping the front while aligning it. It would be nice if it were more balanced, I'm not sure how well this thing will cope when I try attaching my SLR to it.
If you're looking for a first time telescope and you can afford this one, go for it, you will not regret it. (Posted on 13/11/10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
Can anyone recommend the right telescope for a 9year old for Christmas? He is very keen on the night sky and astronomy in general. I want to get the right one that will last for years.
A:
The dobsonian telescopes are definitely one of the best value telescopes around and can last for years. If your 9 year old is comfortable with navigating the night sky, this would be a very good choice. If you were after a computerized telescope (A telescope that can find and follow stars automatically), I would recommend with the Celestron Nexstar Series or the SkyProdigy series. However, you will not be getting the same Aperture as a 10" dobsonian.
Do note that a 10" Dobsonian has a 1.5m long tube and sits on the floor which may make it slightly difficult for your 10 year old to carry around or look through on his own.
Do note that a 10" Dobsonian has a 1.5m long tube and sits on the floor which may make it slightly difficult for your 10 year old to carry around or look through on his own.
Q:
I've been considering a Black Diamond 10" Dob, but I have a couple of questions:
1) Am I able to Upgrade to a EQ mount at a later point in time?
2) Do you sell camera attachments specifically for this telescope in case I wished to pursue astro photography?
1) Am I able to Upgrade to a EQ mount at a later point in time?
2) Do you sell camera attachments specifically for this telescope in case I wished to pursue astro photography?
A:
You will be able to upgrade to an EQ Mount by removing the tube, getting the right Tube rings for them and then reattaching them to an EQ mounted tripod. However, the concern is that you would need a very sturdy tripod to support the weight and size of the tube, as most sturdy tripods that are available only support up to an 8". You may need to look into getting a custom tripod setup for a 10"!
For astrophotography with this scope, you simply need a T-ring and T-adaptor if you have an SLR camera. If you have a digital, then you can get a digital camera adaptor to hook your camera onto your eyepiece. For more information, feel free to refer to our guide:
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/astrophotography-tips-techniques
For astrophotography with this scope, you simply need a T-ring and T-adaptor if you have an SLR camera. If you have a digital, then you can get a digital camera adaptor to hook your camera onto your eyepiece. For more information, feel free to refer to our guide:
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/astrophotography-tips-techniques
