· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar General Astronomy >> Beginners Forum Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Greg66 member Reged: 08/17/12 Loc: Thornton, CO XT8i ordered!       #5374164 - 08/18/12 03:01 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice place you got here! Been reading a lot and finally pulled the trigger today on an XT8i! (Thanks Jim for your awesome post I found in the beginner threads!) My daughter and I can't wait. UPS shows a delivery date of 8/22. Post Extras:       Shawn H Postmaster Reged: 05/16/07 Loc: Equatorial Guinea, West Africa Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: Greg66]       #5374167 - 08/18/12 03:08 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Welcome aboard Greg I got my son the Orion StarBlast, then we got the xt10i. I think you & yours are really going to enjoy that scope, its one of the best to start out with! Keep posing your questions here as they arise, lots of willing help here. Enjoy Post Extras:       dsohunter sage Reged: 08/14/09 Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: Shawn H]       #5374294 - 08/18/12 08:08 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Congrats! A great choice and a keeper no matter how many scopes you end up with. Don't forget the first light report! Post Extras:       newtoskies Pooh-Bah Reged: 07/15/12 Loc: SE Ma. Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: dsohunter]       #5374448 - 08/18/12 10:35 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Congrats on the new scope. Welcome to CN. Post Extras:       howard929 Member Reged: 01/02/11 Loc: Low End of High Ground Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: Greg66]       #5374459 - 08/18/12 10:41 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well done, Congrats and Welcome to Cloudy Nights Post Extras:       GatorStarGazer sage Reged: 05/26/09 Loc: Schertz, TX Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: howard929]       #5374501 - 08/18/12 11:10 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Welcome to Cloudy Nights and congrats on the new scope, Greg! I've had mine for over three years and still get as much joy out of it as when I first received it. I agree, Jim's dissertation is a great read for those thinking about purchasing a scope. Cheers...Eric Post Extras:       LLD Lucky so far Reged: 11/14/05 Loc: Ma.. Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: Greg66]       #5374658 - 08/18/12 12:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Welcome to Cloudy Nights and Congrats that's a nice scope , You and your Daughter will have lots of fun sharing the night sky together! Post Extras:       AmishHacker member Reged: 07/25/12 Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: LLD]       #5374689 - 08/18/12 01:13 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Great scope choice. Congratulations! AmishHacker Post Extras:       panhard It's All Good Reged: 01/20/08 Loc: Markham Ontario Canada Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: AmishHacker]       #5374726 - 08/18/12 01:36 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Greg66 A warm welcome to our corner of cyberspace. That is a sweet scope that you now have. Post Extras:       thetortoise super member Reged: 07/25/12 Loc: Longmont, CO Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: panhard]       #5374825 - 08/18/12 02:57 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   that should be a great scope for you! I have found my 10" scope to less forgiving than my 8" scope was in the collimation department and generally feel like my planetary views were better with the 8" scope but can't say exactly why. 8" intelliscope is a great choice! Post Extras:       pdfermat professor emeritus Reged: 11/12/07 Loc: Wisconsin Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: thetortoise]       #5374961 - 08/18/12 05:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   (I'm biased, but) GREAT choice - you're going to love it!! Even though I have acces to larger scopes, my xt8i gets used all the time. Have fun and let us know how your first light goes! Post Extras:       jfaust75 sage Reged: 10/04/11 Loc: Central Florida Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: pdfermat]       #5375077 - 08/18/12 06:46 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Definately a great way to start.....we love ours I just wish these storms would pass here(been 3 months andhad maybe 3 to 5 nights of viewing) but when we do get out it is just a wonderful scope! If you experience any problems with the intelliscope features just post on cn and someone can probably help.I had a few small problems I found easy fixes for. Post Extras:       Matt2003 Post Laureate Reged: 04/22/10 Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: jfaust75]       #5375110 - 08/18/12 07:27 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I may be ( just remotely possible! LOL) somewhat biased here, but, GREAT CHOICE! However, my 8XTi is actually my fifth scope. I am not a newbie, but I get lots of milage out of this simple 8 inch reflector. Check out the DSO foruum sometime, I usually post my (better) DSO hunts there. Not bragging on me, but the Dob rocks! (So does S & T's Pocket Sky Atlas.) Clear Skies, Matt Post Extras:       Greg66 member Reged: 08/17/12 Loc: Thornton, CO Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: Matt2003]       #5375349 - 08/18/12 11:43 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks all! CN is such a great resource. As I mentioned Jim's post was very helpful to me in my decision. I was really considering a 10" but found much information similar to what thetortoise said here. So I resisted (with much difficulty) the aperture battle and went with what I feel will be an enjoyable scope in stock form as well as one I can add accessories to for even more enjoyment. Post Extras:       GOLGO13 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 11/05/05 Loc: St. Louis area Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: Greg66]       #5375360 - 08/18/12 11:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Awesome choice... That will be a lot of fun. The intelliscope is a great system. Hope you have some clear skies. Post Extras:       jrbarnett Eyepiece Hooligan Reged: 02/28/06 Loc: Petaluma, CA Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: Greg66]       #5375382 - 08/19/12 12:15 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Welcome, congrats, and all the best with the new scope. It's been awhile since I posted that dialogue, and know what? I still think that the XT8i is the all-around best beginner's instrument out there. Regards, Jim Post Extras:       Quest member Reged: 04/23/12 Loc: Buford, GA Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: jrbarnett]       #5377349 - 08/20/12 11:32 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That's my first scope as well which I only purchased a few months back. You're going to love it. When it arrives, take your time putting the base together and be sure you do a complete inventory of all your parts. Lastly, while you're waiting, view the videos on Orion's website that detail the base assembly -- they are very helpful both ahead of time and during the assembly process. You can also download the PDF manuals ahead of time as well. Good luck. -Dan Post Extras:       GeneT Ely Kid Reged: 11/07/08 Loc: South Texas Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: Greg66]       #5377979 - 08/20/12 04:50 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I bought one for my grand daughter. She and her family love it. You will too. Post Extras:       Greg66 member Reged: 08/17/12 Loc: Thornton, CO Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: GeneT]       #5379943 - 08/21/12 07:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well, tomorrow is the day the XT8i arrives. Wouldn't you know it? Skies are supposed to be clear tonight but cloudy tomorrow! Let the curse begin! LOL. Edited by Greg66 (08/21/12 07:57 PM) Post Extras:       panhard It's All Good Reged: 01/20/08 Loc: Markham Ontario Canada Re: XT8i ordered! [Re: Greg66]       #5379989 - 08/21/12 08:30 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Gregg that is known as the new equipment curse. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 15 registered and 26 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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