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Well guys, I have given my commentary/opinion a great deal of thought the last 2 days. I have decided to give my telescopes to the physics & astronomy dept. at the local university. I am going to remain focused on what I like doing best. And that would be focusing on the history of astronomy…. the people behind the discoveries, the geology of the solar system and so on. I know now, that without any doubt than continuing to try an master the use of a telescope, EQ or Alt-Az would continue to frustrate and eventually destroy any joy I experience with astronomy.
As for spending time outside under the stars, I have binoculars 25×100, and a tripod to hold them. And so I will wander randomly without needing to know what I am seeing. Rather I will focus on enjoying the absolute magnificence of the view.
Thank you for your opinions and ideas, but the reality of it for me is to understand that telescope operation has always ended badly for me, and it will not change; so I have to change my priorities and my reality.
I have always used minutes and seconds…. when it is decimal equiv., I get frustrated.. cant tell what the value is so I convert to ‘ and “.
Thanks for your input James. I have a 5 inch refractor that is missing a tripod right now, so I use binoculars to look around at this time. I live in Seattle WA, USA, and the Seattle astronomy society is … according to the research I have on them…. a rather good club. I may join, but I am terrible in social situations so it is not a priority for me. I have always been interested in the history and advancement of astronomy, so what I really need to do is stop charging around like the bull in a china shop, haha and pick a direction. Once again, thx for your input.
Thank you gentlemen,,,, you both make a good point. I will not dispute my son’s decision to buy the Celestron. I need portability because I /we plan on travelling to locations on the other side of the mountains to areas where the skies are amazing and very dark. I live in Washington Sate in the US, And there are some really good observing sites.
I will admit to being skeptical due to the decisions I have made in the past. I didn’t want to admit that the telescope was NOT really good quality… I was being cheap and miserly lol. This time I plan on being more careful about quality. I am referring to the eyepieces I will purchase as accessories. My son plans on buying the Celestron and I must try and bury my past skepticism, as well as lack of knowledge and patience.
Ian
Hey Alex, that is something I would be really interested in!!
If you would like to contact me by email or send me a PM we could discuss this further!
I live in the United States so we would need to discuss shipping cost.
