I just found one of these being thrown away. It's a 130 but a bit longer. The viewed had a lens missing it looked like the sun had melted it and it had dropped out. A year earlier a friend of mine was throwing away an old rusty telescope and he gave me the eyepiece. I cleaned the mirrors, they are far from perfect but the new eyepiece made it work. Pretty impressive!
Thats kind of you to say, I work full time but if this channel gets more subs and picks up - I'll devote far more of my time to making better content for everyone.
I was on the fence with buying the EQ130. Looking at your footage I have decided to go ahead and buy it, thank you for the realistic review of the telescope
@@one5723 I saw jupiter venus and Saturn through my astromaster 130eq by using 10mm n 20mm eyepiece it's really difficult to observe from where I live due to lights n dark clouds but I could see jupiter in its moons n Saturn with its awesome rings n phases of venus.
I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
A little known fact you might be interested in if you are not aware of it. At 13:36 you show a shot of your lens cover. On the cover there are two knob looking sort of things. This is for looking at the Moon and possibly Venus. It reduces the aperture down greatly so the Moon is not so bright in your eye. You remove the cover from the top knob and you can stick it on the bottom knob so you don't lose it.
@@reviewsbydave8417 Glad to be of help. They say that viewing the full or near full moon for long periods of time without doing this or using a moon filer/neutral density filter can cause eye damage. So they say.
Thank you for the video, very clear and instructive. An advice, to calibrate the starfinder is better to see with the door open to avoid refractions and flares.
Thanks for the videos, bought this for a friend, so these videos will help. The telescope has mixed reviews but I think people are impatient and don't set it up correctly, and then end up getting frustrated. Your setup will help.
Hi wonder if this telescope can view the deep sky objects // Jupiter .the ring or ..groups of stars ..thanks thinking about getting this for a friend as well but everyone been reviewing how great it sees the moon but nothing else
I have just purchased the same telescope and was about to give up and put it away with all my other good ideas! I then saw this review and how to set up and use the telescope, i am now hooked all thanks to you. Clear, simple advice is what all beginners need and you delivered 100% I have just ordered a phone attachment so i can record what i see. Thankyou.
I have a doubt, How to maintain the speed of motor drive in telescope with the object such that the object is in the centre??? Depending from how far the object is from north or south pole star , the distance does varies and also the angle.... Pls answer
Thank you for these 2 videos. It help me put together my very first telescope! The only problem I have is that I cannot put the eye piece with Barlow piece together.
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Hi I am trying to choose between the Celestone Omni AZ 102 vs the Astro master 130 EQ for my husband birthday. Can you please give me advice on which one to purchase? Thanks
Always on exterior, never trough windows, to avoid chromatic aberration or blurred images . Or maybe using Plossl lenses . And let the temperature level in your tube with outside .
Hi! Did u ended up buying this ? Are u able to see other planet or .. group of stars and other things ?? Please let me know I am trying to get this for a fd
Thank you for your video. Just set up my Celestron Astromaster 130. Realised I have the RA knob at the front! So will change it. I have a motor drive, but don't know how to use it....
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Subscribed! Nice one! I have the same telescope. Have seen only the moon till now! Please do more videos viewing Jupiter, Saturn, Venus. You deserve more views👍
How is ur experience with this one!? As I'm planning to buy one. Jst wanted to know which would be better telescope. Could u please share ur experience
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Great video content... thank you!! Would you please share the specs for the accessories you have bought, such as the additional eyepieces (4mm and 3x Barlow) and phone adapter? Did you get or do you recommend any filters? Again, thank you!!
About the mirror: The instructions may say that it's factory set but due to bumping and vibration during shipping and based on your videos, I'm betting it's out of alignment. My scope should arrive tomorrow and I bought a collimator laser with it. Hopefully I won't have to calibrate it but I do intend to check with the laser.
Same for me, bought a collimator, cos' i do not block the screws that holds the primary, just a little press on it,to let it dilate with temperature changes . So everytime i carry it, i check automatically the collimation at each session .
I'm using a Celestron Astromaster 130eq. I'm having a hard time stabilizing it while moving left and right, up and down. Is there anyone who can help me with this? I have a Barlow 2x, I can't look at it with any of it, it's a very difficult lens.
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Hi Dave, thanks for the brilliant videos. Very detailed and easy to understand. I am glad I watched your video before I started set up. Re. the Barlow lens, is it also from Celestron... What do you recommend.
Hi Dee I got some thrid party ones, the Celestron ones do seem to be better quality however as long as you get one with a well formed lense it should be fine. As with many things, the more you pay the better the quality. Thanks for the kind words Dave
Hey, I'm a newbie to all this. I'm trying to find a phone holder/adapter like yours to fit on the Telescope. But there's so many I'm feeling over whelmed. I have a Galaxy S22 Ultra. And it all just baffles me. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Hi there, great review to understand especially for a first timer like me👍 do you have any recommendations on the best areas in the uk and the best times to do it, great video👍
Grean question Ryan I'm struggling to even get a cloudless sky at the moment in UK Maybe I'll do more updates and advice as soon as weather allows or in the winter. My friend went out into the lake district for some clear skies with less light polution so anywhere away from cities is good to avoid light polllution. Thanks Dave
Just below the back of your telescope should be a bolt you can turn on a long screw, turn that clockwise (lift the front up gently to help) you should be able to raise the front back up to the sky. (Its the equatorial mount screw at the back).
@@reviewsbydave8417 yes of course the latitude alteration. But I need be at 13 degree as per my location, isn't it? (No one mentioned that but manual says so)
Mnay Thanks Dave part 1 was very useful I have checked out, your right some of the instructions are missing or misleading. I have the powerd model and there is nothing mentioned how to use it can you point me in the right direction ? It maybe a silly question but I tried to line up the Star pointer in the day which itself is not easy to do ...the daylight image (a chimney pot in the distance) is upside down ( I know this probaly makes lillte differnce to a novice viewing a star, but I guess it would when viewing the moon !!! Appreciate any advice as I'm ithcing to get to use it! ( Im a retired key worker retired-firefighter) so thanks for your service !!!) Rod
Hi Rod, glad you watched it, it's usual for the image to be upside down, some lenses are desinged to correct that so the 20mm one is designed this way. perhaps you were using a stronger lense at the time. You can order an erecting eye peice from Amazon which when combined with a lense flips the image back by 180 deg. better for terrestrial viewing. For the motor I'm unsure as not used one as yet, try this chaps video czcams.com/video/ya_F6mmD7fE/video.html Respect to you and all fireman - such a noble occupation, stay safe,
Hi Fiaz - I see no reason why not, theres loads of adjustment and I've used a Mate 20 Pro and an old large Samsung Note 3 so it should take that I phone 10.
Hi Dave many thanks for your video however i would like to see your part 1 howevr I cant seem to find it. I'm a complete 62 yr old novice and struggling setting up my Celestron Astromaster, greatly appreciate some guidance
Hey Rod try this link below czcams.com/video/HOYN98XG_BM/video.html Sorry I don't have time to do more videos just yet, as a key worker, no furlough for me!!
I’ve just bought a used EQ130 so thank you for your helpful instructions on setting up. I noticed though that I didn’t get the cd rom with my telescope. Is it an important thing to have? If so I’ll see if I can get one from the company.
I had 2 disks one was just the instruction in electronic format the other was a good software for PC - Starry Night Application that seems quite good, I need to do a video on it really as its quite in depth. Mine was a UK release scope so not sure if they always come with it. Hope this helps
I am from Bihar (India). I'm very interest in astronomy. Should I buy this telescope? Will I be able to see Jupiter and Saturn from it? i have a Nikon camera so I can see the moon very well. Now I want to see Jupiter, And also the planet Saturn.
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Hi, I have a quick question! I never know where to stand when looking through the red dot finder. If i adjust my body angle slightly to the right it'll make the red dot appear to the left and if I adjust my body angle slightly to the left the dot will appear to the right. Do you have any tips to be able to line up or how / where to stand when viewing through the red dot?
A good question, it does take a while to be positioned correctly behind it and you have to kind of approach it from a distance then move inwards, I'll have a play and maybe add some help on the next telescope video. For now, try standing further back and try to keep dot in view as you bring your eye to the finderscope.
Hi, Im having an issue with the starfinder of this telescope, I'm trying to calibrate it but it is always a few centimetres off. I tried to rotate as much as possible, but the laser is always far off from the correct point by a few centimetres. How do i fix this problem?
Hello, Watched both reviews on this particular series. Great! I'm planning to buy one,but bit confused between astromaster 114eq and 130eq. One confusing specification is the greater focal length of 114eq. Please guide. Thanks.
They are both very good telescope - The FOCAL LENGTH is effectively the length of the telescope. It is measured as the distance from the main optic to the point where the image is formed. A short focal length will give a wide field of view but the objects in the field of view will appear small. A long focal length will give a narrow field of view (small area of sky) but the objects in view will appear larger. Short focal lengths are best for looking at star fields and larger objects. Long focal lengths are most suitable for small objects and studying fine detail, for example on the Moon and the planets. So the 130EQ is adapted to view planets and deep space large objects , distant galaxies the 114 eq is more for Moon and planets. Hope this helps.
@@utkarshsrivastava64 Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Hi Bhuvanwsha I am awaiting good weather, but hope to get some more footage soon, Yes you can view Saturn although atmospheric conditions will need to be good to see the rings, It's just a case of being patient and finding a place with very little light polution. Barlow lenses will help see the rings but you will ned to keep it very steady, there is a motor drive you can add to it that keeps it alighned with the Earths rotation, That saves having to keep making small adjustments with the slow motion controller. Thanks for watchintg and commenting,
The Camera mount is a Solomark Universal Cell Phone Adapter Mount -I've just uploaded a new video covering it here = czcams.com/video/8kP5wvsGvTI/video.html
It was just off Amazon heres a link www.amazon.co.uk/NOCOEX-Cell-Phone-Adapter-Mount/dp/B07RSTTHZ9/ref=asc_df_B07RSTTHZ9/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=394304861401&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15059906708065398811&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006849&hvtargid=pla-842998568083&psc=1&language=en_GB&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=80811963966&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=394304861401&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15059906708065398811&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006849&hvtargid=pla-842998568083
Yes you can with this one, it has the right set up for that but you need to go somewhere away from light polution and may be better with a seleciton of additional lenses
@@reviewsbydave8417 which lens would u recommend. Have u seen it so far ? This is my main concern as everyone keeps on showing just the moon thanks a lot
@@reviewsbydave8417 hi Dave I wonder if my friend need to keep them indoor would that be a problem ? It can be very hot in Spain. Humid. Or should he take it apart while not being use . What do u think . Also .. if it is for UK. If it is not super low pollution area (actually there isn't much pollution here in bristol ) the town is quite small. U think will be able to see the galaxy and nebulas
I bought it yesterday. Have you try to see any object yet? Default you will get 2 eyepices. Is there any other eyepice can I buy to get little better view?
@@reviewsbydave8417 Yeah. Sorry I didn't see this video first. I was watching part I, and intended to ask the question there but because of the autoplay I wrote it here I guess. Nevermind, Thanks for the video.
@@reviewsbydave8417 my understanding is that it's the eye piece. The quality isn't quite there. I saw a video where a guy did a comparison between the eye pieces included with a similar telescope and one that he paid ~$150 for and the difference was astonishing.
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Hands down the best review video on this scope. Very helpful tips, thank you!
I just found one of these being thrown away. It's a 130 but a bit longer. The viewed had a lens missing it looked like the sun had melted it and it had dropped out. A year earlier a friend of mine was throwing away an old rusty telescope and he gave me the eyepiece. I cleaned the mirrors, they are far from perfect but the new eyepiece made it work. Pretty impressive!
Such an underrated channel
Thats kind of you to say, I work full time but if this channel gets more subs and picks up - I'll devote far more of my time to making better content for everyone.
I was on the fence with buying the EQ130. Looking at your footage I have decided to go ahead and buy it, thank you for the realistic review of the telescope
Glad I could help! It's a good all round telescope with loads of upgrade potential, I'm really liking mine roll on clear nights
Review Monkey will I be able to see Jupiter and Saturn with this? Preferably I would like Jupiter to be clear and not super bright
@@GonzalHD did you end up getting the telescope and if you did can you see them pretty clear ?
@@one5723 I saw jupiter venus and Saturn through my astromaster 130eq by using 10mm n 20mm eyepiece it's really difficult to observe from where I live due to lights n dark clouds but I could see jupiter in its moons n Saturn with its awesome rings n phases of venus.
I just recently received this telescope as a gift from my sons! So grateful for this video! Thank you!!
This video is so helpful. Thank you so much ❤
Great Video, Helped me start with my equipment, Both of the videos for this telescope were amazing.
I would get a "moon filter" - you'll see the moon much more clearly with one.
I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
A little known fact you might be interested in if you are not aware of it. At 13:36 you show a shot of your lens cover. On the cover there are two knob looking sort of things. This is for looking at the Moon and possibly Venus. It reduces the aperture down greatly so the Moon is not so bright in your eye. You remove the cover from the top knob and you can stick it on the bottom knob so you don't lose it.
Hey! I never spotted that, I do find the moon quite bright so will try to get a chance to try your suggestions out, thanks for commenting,
@@reviewsbydave8417 Glad to be of help. They say that viewing the full or near full moon for long periods of time without doing this or using a moon filer/neutral density filter can cause eye damage. So they say.
Thank you for the video, very clear and instructive. An advice, to calibrate the starfinder is better to see with the door open to avoid refractions and flares.
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the videos, bought this for a friend, so these videos will help. The telescope has mixed reviews but I think people are impatient and don't set it up correctly, and then end up getting frustrated. Your setup will help.
Glad I could help!
Hi wonder if this telescope can view the deep sky objects // Jupiter .the ring or ..groups of stars ..thanks thinking about getting this for a friend as well but everyone been reviewing how great it sees the moon but nothing else
I'm elated after watching your review. Thanks for doing it.
Any time!
I have just purchased the same telescope and was about to give up and put it away with all my other good ideas! I then saw this review and how to set up and use the telescope, i am now hooked all thanks to you. Clear, simple advice is what all beginners need and you delivered 100%
I have just ordered a phone attachment so i can record what i see. Thankyou.
Have just set mine up, thank you so much for all your videos on this, really really helpful.
Nice one Man - been waiting for help with Star finder!! excellent!!
Glad to help!
If a you have a good phone, better keep high focale lenses to keep the luminosity and use your cell zoom . I.e : 10-20 mm with zoom on your phone .
Thank you so much.Both the videos were very informative.
Pls help with how to watch the planets.
Will upload soon
Thanks for the detailed information 👍🏽
I have a doubt,
How to maintain the speed of motor drive in telescope with the object such that the object is in the centre???
Depending from how far the object is from north or south pole star , the distance does varies and also the angle....
Pls answer
Good question, there is a small wheel (dial) you turn to adjust the speed and you can then get it just right
for better quality 5x barlow is good for astromaster 130 eq. or 2 x or 3x is good
1,5x 2x max I'd say
Thanks for the video, if you could do the video about Saturn's rings, I would like to see how it shows on screen. 👍
Thank you for these 2 videos. It help me put together my very first telescope! The only problem I have is that I cannot put the eye piece with Barlow piece together.
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Hi I am trying to choose between the Celestone Omni AZ 102 vs the Astro master 130 EQ for my husband birthday. Can you please give me advice on which one to purchase? Thanks
Always on exterior, never trough windows, to avoid chromatic aberration or blurred images . Or maybe using Plossl lenses . And let the temperature level in your tube with outside .
Really great review my friend, Thank you very much!. Now i'm confident of buying this telescope as my entry level to astronomy.
Glad I could help!
Hi! Did u ended up buying this ? Are u able to see other planet or .. group of stars and other things ?? Please let me know I am trying to get this for a fd
Appreciate it
Try using the nex image astrophotography camera it just attaches to to eyepiece
Thanks mate! I've just blew the dust off of mine and can't wait for it to be dark tonight ☺️
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for your video. Just set up my Celestron Astromaster 130. Realised I have the RA knob at the front! So will change it. I have a motor drive, but don't know how to use it....
Glad it helped!
Star finder calibraited! 👍
My telescope is coming tomorrow!!We also get a 10mm eyepiece with it right??!!❤️
Hi Srestha mine came with a 10mm and a 20 mm but you can use any lense thats a standard 1.25" (diameter)
Hope you enjoy it
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
What is the maximum magnification of the astromaster with barlow lens?
Subscribed! Nice one! I have the same telescope. Have seen only the moon till now! Please do more videos viewing Jupiter, Saturn, Venus. You deserve more views👍
Thanks for the sub! I will do more footage for sure - just need some UK Summer lol
How is ur experience with this one!? As I'm planning to buy one. Jst wanted to know which would be better telescope. Could u please share ur experience
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
How do you get the image the right way up on a telescope mine is upside down the same telescope
Great video content... thank you!! Would you please share the specs for the accessories you have bought, such as the additional eyepieces (4mm and 3x Barlow) and phone adapter? Did you get or do you recommend any filters? Again, thank you!!
About the mirror: The instructions may say that it's factory set but due to bumping and vibration during shipping and based on your videos, I'm betting it's out of alignment. My scope should arrive tomorrow and I bought a collimator laser with it. Hopefully I won't have to calibrate it but I do intend to check with the laser.
Thanks for the info!
Same for me, bought a collimator, cos' i do not block the screws that holds the primary, just a little press on it,to let it dilate with temperature changes . So everytime i carry it, i check automatically the collimation at each session .
I'm using a Celestron Astromaster 130eq. I'm having a hard time stabilizing it while moving left and right, up and down. Is there anyone who can help me with this? I have a Barlow 2x, I can't look at it with any of it, it's a very difficult lens.
Hi wondering if u can see the stars and deep sky objects and nebula . Jupiter the ring with this ? Thanks a lot
Superb video,❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing 🙏😀🎉🎉🎉🎉
Glad you liked thanks
Can we have a clear view of the planets like Jupiter, Saturn, etc and stars like Betelguese?
Thanks for the tips and explanations.
No problem!
Excellent for guys like me .. thanks a lots
Lovely video, nice clear information
Am buying me son one for Christmas and feel much more informed and confident regarding the purchase now . Cheers for a concise review mate
May I ask ? Can we attached like nikon or canon for this ?
You can get adapters for different brands on Amazon.
Very informative bro. Was looking for starfinder callibration
Glad I could help
brilliant video(s) mate! I'll be ordering this later tomorrow, keep up the videos! subscribed
Thanks for the sub - really need them to grow this channel - glad it helped.
@@reviewsbydave8417 Wonderful sir...I just want to know if that mobile camera mount is compatible with IPhone 10.?
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Hi Dave, thanks for the brilliant videos. Very detailed and easy to understand. I am glad I watched your video before I started set up. Re. the Barlow lens, is it also from Celestron... What do you recommend.
Hi Dee I got some thrid party ones, the Celestron ones do seem to be better quality however as long as you get one with a well formed lense it should be fine. As with many things, the more you pay the better the quality.
Thanks for the kind words
Dave
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you dave .. It cleared all my doubts and answered my questions ...big love
Thank you so much 💓
really very helpful thank you
Good review. However you didn't mention that you will need to change the collimation of the reflector if it gets knocked around.
Well, funny you should say that, I dropped mine on the floor recently, I suspect mine will need adjustment, if so I can do another video :)
Hey, I'm a newbie to all this. I'm trying to find a phone holder/adapter like yours to fit on the Telescope. But there's so many I'm feeling over whelmed.
I have a Galaxy S22 Ultra.
And it all just baffles me.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Great video thanks just got this today so I can’t wait to get stuck in.
Have fun! check out my other Telescope videos to enjoy the equatorial mount
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Super review
Thank you 🙂
Hi there, great review to understand especially for a first timer like me👍 do you have any recommendations on the best areas in the uk and the best times to do it, great video👍
Grean question Ryan
I'm struggling to even get a cloudless sky at the moment in UK
Maybe I'll do more updates and advice as soon as weather allows or in the winter.
My friend went out into the lake district for some clear skies with less light polution so anywhere away from cities is good to avoid light polllution.
Thanks
Dave
Review Monkey yes I have noticed the skies have been cloudy lately, thanks for advice oal👍
14:20 ''Long Ago Set Into Rhyme.''
Great videos keep up thanks. Can you describe also the how do you handle the refraching of red and blue lights with the barlow uses.
Great suggestion! I am hoping to free up more time to bring loads more videos soon thanks for the kind words
Can you show us the pictures of nebula, galaxies or planets you took with this
Very helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Which make Barlow did you use? Images look very clear with the x3... I have a x2 but the images aren’t as zoomed as yours
What is the difference between this one and EQ MD? Just cus its cheaper, and im curious if should i save 100€
I turned it around for the slow motion handle to direct away from nose, but now the tube is slanting downwards! And now am confused
Just below the back of your telescope should be a bolt you can turn on a long screw, turn that clockwise (lift the front up gently to help) you should be able to raise the front back up to the sky. (Its the equatorial mount screw at the back).
@@reviewsbydave8417 yes of course the latitude alteration. But I need be at 13 degree as per my location, isn't it? (No one mentioned that but manual says so)
@@abhi2405 how about -01" latitude?
Mnay Thanks Dave part 1 was very useful I have checked out, your right some of the instructions are missing or misleading. I have the powerd model and there is nothing mentioned how to use it can you point me in the right direction ?
It maybe a silly question but I tried to line up the Star pointer in the day which itself is not easy to do ...the daylight image (a chimney pot in the distance) is upside down ( I know this probaly makes lillte differnce to a novice viewing a star, but I guess it would when viewing the moon !!!
Appreciate any advice as I'm ithcing to get to use it!
( Im a retired key worker retired-firefighter) so thanks for your service !!!)
Rod
Hi Rod, glad you watched it, it's usual for the image to be upside down, some lenses are desinged to correct that so the 20mm one is designed this way. perhaps you were using a stronger lense at the time. You can order an erecting eye peice from Amazon which when combined with a lense flips the image back by 180 deg. better for terrestrial viewing. For the motor I'm unsure as not used one as yet, try this chaps video czcams.com/video/ya_F6mmD7fE/video.html
Respect to you and all fireman - such a noble occupation, stay safe,
Wonderful sir...I just want to know if that mobile camera mount is compatible with IPhone 10...
Hi Fiaz - I see no reason why not, theres loads of adjustment and I've used a Mate 20 Pro and an old large Samsung Note 3 so it should take that I phone 10.
Both video very informative . Thanks bigg bro
My pleasure glad it helped, cheers for the kind words
Hi Dave many thanks for your video however i would like to see your part 1 howevr I cant seem to find it. I'm a complete 62 yr old novice and struggling setting up my Celestron Astromaster, greatly appreciate some guidance
czcams.com/video/HOYN98XG_BM/video.html
Hey Rod try this link below
czcams.com/video/HOYN98XG_BM/video.html
Sorry I don't have time to do more videos just yet, as a key worker, no furlough for me!!
I’ve just bought a used EQ130 so thank you for your helpful instructions on setting up. I noticed though that I didn’t get the cd rom with my telescope. Is it an important thing to have? If so I’ll see if I can get one from the company.
I had 2 disks one was just the instruction in electronic format the other was a good software for PC - Starry Night Application that seems quite good, I need to do a video on it really as its quite in depth. Mine was a UK release scope so not sure if they always come with it.
Hope this helps
Review Monkey I look forward to seeing a video on the supplied software. Thanks again for your help.
Great video thank
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you, this helped a lot. :)
Glad it helped!
After watch your videos I have no bought this :)
Hope you enjoy, have fun
I am from Bihar (India).
I'm very interest in astronomy.
Should I buy this telescope?
Will I be able to see Jupiter and Saturn from it?
i have a Nikon camera so I can see the moon very well.
Now I want to see Jupiter,
And also the planet Saturn.
Yes your should, and yes Jupiter and Saturn will be visible more so if you use stronger lenses of high quality.
Please show jupiter and saturn through this telescope. I'm ur new subscriber.
Thanks for the Sub - I'm on it, just awaiting a clear sky!!! so much for UK summer time
@@reviewsbydave8417 Thank you for your reply sir. I'm from India.
Should I buy this telescope or powerseeker 127eq
Awesome review tempted to buy
You should!
Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Which one did u end up buying
How do you use the filters
Hi, I have a quick question!
I never know where to stand when looking through the red dot finder.
If i adjust my body angle slightly to the right it'll make the red dot appear to the left and if I adjust my body angle slightly to the left the dot will appear to the right. Do you have any tips to be able to line up or how / where to stand when viewing through the red dot?
A good question, it does take a while to be positioned correctly behind it and you have to kind of approach it from a distance then move inwards, I'll have a play and maybe add some help on the next telescope video. For now, try standing further back and try to keep dot in view as you bring your eye to the finderscope.
Reviews By Dave - Thanks Dave! that’s very helpful. I’ll give it a go when the weather improves!
Hi, Im having an issue with the starfinder of this telescope, I'm trying to calibrate it but it is always a few centimetres off. I tried to rotate as much as possible, but the laser is always far off from the correct point by a few centimetres. How do i fix this problem?
Could it be related to the latitude?
Nvm i tried without mounting the telescope, the problem persists
Hello,
Watched both reviews on this particular series. Great!
I'm planning to buy one,but bit confused between astromaster 114eq and 130eq.
One confusing specification is the greater focal length of 114eq.
Please guide.
Thanks.
114 (mm) = 4.5 inch, 130 = 5 inch. The bigger, the better. I got the 130, coming today. Can't sleep...lol. EQ stands for equatorial mount.
@@adilshah7844 Thanks
They are both very good telescope - The FOCAL LENGTH is effectively the length of the telescope. It is measured as the distance from the main optic to the point where the image is formed. A short focal length will give a wide field of view but the objects in the field of view will appear small. A long focal length will give a narrow field of view (small area of sky) but the objects in view will appear larger. Short focal lengths are best for looking at star fields and larger objects. Long focal lengths are most suitable for small objects and studying fine detail, for example on the Moon and the planets. So the 130EQ is adapted to view planets and deep space large objects , distant galaxies the 114 eq is more for Moon and planets.
Hope this helps.
@@reviewsbydave8417 Thank you so much for this in depth reply.
I'm pleased with this act of kindness.
Cheers 👏
I'm planning to buy the same telescope but I'm beginner will help me
Thanks for watching - I'm glad it's helpful
It's a good choice pls go ahead with purchase.
Even I purchased it and I am extremely happy with the product.
@@utkarshsrivastava64 Hi how did this go ? Did u like it ?? I am trying to get it for a friend .I don't think he can keep the telescope outside . As he might be just putting it in his vacation house (his home town ). May I know with this will he be able to see more than just the moon? Like other planets . The ring of some planets groups of stars nebula etc. If yes what eye piece should I be getting any suggestion ? Thanks a lot
Why is my telescope’s image upside down? Help please
Thats fine some lenses are, but some also have built in correction, its working perfectly.
Hi sir can we view Saturn with this!? And which telescope at this price range will be good for viewing planets
Hi Bhuvanwsha I am awaiting good weather, but hope to get some more footage soon, Yes you can view Saturn although atmospheric conditions will need to be good to see the rings, It's just a case of being patient and finding a place with very little light polution.
Barlow lenses will help see the rings but you will ned to keep it very steady, there is a motor drive you can add to it that keeps it alighned with the Earths rotation, That saves having to keep making small adjustments with the slow motion controller.
Thanks for watchintg and commenting,
@@reviewsbydave8417 thankyou so much sir
where did u get that bracket? my star pointer didnt come with that?
Hi , Not sure which bracket you mean, I imagine some pointers a differnt but they have to connect onto the telescope to be beneficial
Why are the images on mine upside down?
Thats ok thats normal unless you get an inverted lense
Can you see clouds and great red spot on Jupiter through this telescope?
Good question, when its a clear night I will try it and see
@@reviewsbydave8417 astromaster 114 eq is better or this?
What is the phone mount you are using so I can buy it?
The Camera mount is a Solomark Universal Cell Phone Adapter Mount -I've just uploaded a new video covering it here = czcams.com/video/8kP5wvsGvTI/video.html
@@reviewsbydave8417 thanks
Sir can you show your subscriber count
Will do soon yes :)
Add a link to part one please.
Sure
czcams.com/video/HOYN98XG_BM/video.html
where did you buy the phone adapter?
It was just off Amazon heres a link
www.amazon.co.uk/NOCOEX-Cell-Phone-Adapter-Mount/dp/B07RSTTHZ9/ref=asc_df_B07RSTTHZ9/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=394304861401&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15059906708065398811&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006849&hvtargid=pla-842998568083&psc=1&language=en_GB&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=80811963966&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=394304861401&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15059906708065398811&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006849&hvtargid=pla-842998568083
Can you look at galaxies snd nebulas with this? Im about to buy this
Yes you can with this one, it has the right set up for that but you need to go somewhere away from light polution and may be better with a seleciton of additional lenses
@@reviewsbydave8417 which lens would u recommend. Have u seen it so far ? This is my main concern as everyone keeps on showing just the moon thanks a lot
Hi Thomas did u end up buying this one ?? How did it go?? Which lens u get to see the galaxy and nebulas
@@reviewsbydave8417 hi Dave I wonder if my friend need to keep them indoor would that be a problem ? It can be very hot in Spain. Humid. Or should he take it apart while not being use . What do u think .
Also .. if it is for UK. If it is not super low pollution area (actually there isn't much pollution here in bristol ) the town is quite small. U think will be able to see the galaxy and nebulas
Is it possible to attach an SLR to this telescope?
Had to say I've not found one yet but i suspect a good search on Amazon would work as there usually is a way
Review Monkey I ended up buying it. It is actually a very decent telescope.
I bought it yesterday. Have you try to see any object yet? Default you will get 2 eyepices. Is there any other eyepice can I buy to get little better view?
Sure please see my video part 2 to answer some of your questions.
@@reviewsbydave8417 Yeah. Sorry I didn't see this video first. I was watching part I, and intended to ask the question there but because of the autoplay I wrote it here I guess. Nevermind, Thanks for the video.
can you please give the product link for the barlow?
@@reviewsbydave8417 where is the part 2 video ? It is hard to find as the title is not the same
What is the blue haze on the footage?
Not sure its just on there, smokey atmosphere maybe
@@reviewsbydave8417 my understanding is that it's the eye piece. The quality isn't quite there. I saw a video where a guy did a comparison between the eye pieces included with a similar telescope and one that he paid ~$150 for and the difference was astonishing.
Chromatic aberration.
Moving objects on the moon?
Yeah I noticed a few things moving in some of the footage too.
When will u make a new video of this telescope?
Hi, yes I've been meaning to, I want to cover off the use of the equatorial mount next, just need to make time for it soon
Did you see Saturn through this telescope
Not yet but I do need to try that
Love the qality of the videos of the moon 💩💩💩
Nice try lol