CDyer77
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Reged: 09/17/07
Posts: 31
Loc: Birdsboro, PA
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Hello everyone, I just wanted to post up since I've been lurking for alittle while now. I've been using a pair of Nikon 10x50 Action bino's for a few weeks & finally decided on a scope thanks to alot of what I've read on this site. So I pulled the trigger & have a Celestron Omni XLT 120 coming tomorrow. I also order the 9 pc eyepiece/filter set & the RA DEC motors
It figures that this week will be tough seeing as the moon has been casting big shadows, but I'm going to give it a try & see what I can find.
This is the 1st telescope I've ever owned but have always been interested in astronomy. I actually just bought the binos a few weeks back after reading advise here as well.
Once I get the 120 up & running I'll post back with some feedback (Novice, 1st timer feedback)
Edited by CDyer77 (09/25/07 12:24 PM)
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imjeffp
Aluminum Falcon
Reged: 09/30/03
Posts: 6103
Loc: Cedar Park, Texas
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Howdy & welcome!
Sounds like you're off to a great start.
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JoeF
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 03/18/05
Posts: 1193
Loc: 'Sunny Loftus' - N E England
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Hi CDyer77,
Have fun with that new scope of yours but don't forget theres hours* of fun to be had travelling through the lunar landscape 
Joe
*just an arbitrary time, could be days, months or even a lifetime!
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Orion Optics 200mm f6 & Accufocus on GP/E Mount
Opticron BGA 10x50 Binos
NELM 5.2 rural skies
Under tripod canine footwarmer
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proud uncle
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 01/22/07
Posts: 1688
Loc: Central Texas
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CDyer77,
Welcome to CN!
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. . . but don't forget theres hours* of fun to be had travelling through the lunar landscape
Joe is totally right!  I have really enjoyed my travels among the lunar landscape the past few weeks. As the terminus moves each day, there are always different features to observe.
Depending where you are at, you may be able to catch Jupiter in the southern sky. Your scope should resolve several cloud bands, GRS, and the four moons. Venus and Mars are in nice viewing position in the mornings, and Saturn is coming.
There are many DSO to enjoy with your scope.
We shall look forward to first light!
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Kenneth
Nikon 10x50 binocular
Zhumell 10" Dobsonian (f/5)
eyepieces: 32mm (2" WA), 20mm, 12.5mm, 9mm (EWA), 6mm (TMB/BO Planetary), and 2X Barlow
Wratten filters: #21, 25A, 47, 56, 80A, and ND13
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mark47
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/21/07
Posts: 620
Loc: Scotland
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Great start in the hobby, you need to give us a first light report?
I would like to see what you think, as I have recently read a report on this scope in "Sky At Night" magazine.
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Celestron C6-NGT.
Equinox 80mmED on a Porta Mount.
William optics 2" Dielectric Diagonal.
Baader Hyperion 24,13 & 8mm EPs
Celestron 1.25" EP Kit.
Antares 25,15,10mm Plossl.
Orion 12.5mm Illuminated Reticule Plossl.
Baader Neodymium, OIII, UHC-S Filters.
Antares ALP Filter.
Canon EOS 350D.
Dark Skies Everyone.
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antilles72
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 03/06/07
Posts: 1709
Loc: Rhode Island
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Glad to have your here CDyer77. Looks like you are starting out with a great scope.
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Royston
Royston's Cosmic Log
Royston Kane Photography
Royston Kane SmugMug
Orion Scenix 10x50
Bushnell Sky Chief III 60mm F/15
Orion Sirius Plossl 10mm, 20mm, 25mm
Nikon D7000, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, Sigma 10-20mm
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Leo1
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 06/07/06
Posts: 918
Loc: Central Kentucky, USA
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Congratulations on the scope and welcome to the forum. 
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Celestron NexStar 8i
Celestron 9.25 XLT CPC
Celestron Onyx 80EDF Piggy-backed on the CPC
JMI EV2CM Motor Focuser
Astro-Tech 2inch Diagonal
TeleVue 13mm Nagler 6
Televue 11mm Nagler 6
Stardust Observing Chair
TMB 9mm Planetary
TMB 3.2 Planetary
JMI Wheeley w/5 inch wheels
Kendrick Dew Remover Model VI
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Olivier Biot
Amused
Reged: 04/25/05
Posts: 24589
Loc: 51°N (Belgium)
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Welcome to Cloudy Nights, Chris!
Hoping for clear skies so you won't have to test your patience for too long a period of time before First Light
Cheers,
Olivier
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I think you're worth a double serving of happiness!
Tal-200K (#199) with JMI NGF-Mini2M focuser on GEM3 • Astro-Tech AT80ED • Orion Sirius EQ-G with wireless EQDIRECT • Astro-Tech Voyager • Celestron Regal LX 10x42 • Helios 15x70
ATM projects: 14" f/5 truss Dobson: first light Jul 1, 2011  - currently in 'tweak & widget' mode
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LLD
Lucky so far
Reged: 11/14/05
Posts: 2505
Loc: Ma..
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Welcome to Cloudy Nights! And congrats on the new scope!
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Orion xx14i, Meade 60mm Polaris refractor 76mm Bushnell reflector
Meade ETX60-BB,Meade 70MM / USB color camera
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DerekDRP
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/16/07
Posts: 903
Loc: Michigan
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Quote:
Hello everyone, I just wanted to post up since I've been lurking for alittle while now. I've been using a pair of Nikon 10x50 Action bino's for a few weeks & finally decided on a scope thanks to alot of what I've read on this site. So I pulled the trigger & have a Celestron Omni XLT 120 coming tomorrow. I also order the 9 pc eyepiece/filter set & the RA DEC motors
It figures that this week will be tough seeing as the moon has been casting big shadows, but I'm going to give it a try & see what I can find.
This is the 1st telescope I've ever owned but have always been interested in astronomy. I actually just bought the binos a few weeks back after reading advise here as well.
Once I get the 120 up & running I'll post back with some feedback (Novice, 1st timer feedback)
Cd, nice choice on a scope, I think your really going to love it. I know I'm in love with my celestron C8 s gt 
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My Website
http://astroderek.wordpress.com/
My Sky Clock.
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Astronomy is an Art, Not a hobby.
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mazzefr
I'll take door number three...
Reged: 02/12/07
Posts: 1862
Loc: Cloudsylvania
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From one Omni owner to another, welcome!
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Franco
Orion XT12i w/ MoonLite
13T6, 9T6, Pan24
Scopos 35mm
Lumicon UHC, Baader M&S
DIY- Denver Chair, Light shields
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)
Lehigh Valley, PA
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