[Eric Hahl]

Originally Posted by wcc

For years I've had this little 4.5in Orion telescope with a manual eq mount. It's served us well for all that time. The whole family was into it at first then it was to cold out, to late, etc. But my son and I kept going with it. It's just kind of a pia with a manual mount because it gets out of view so fast. It's really unbelievable how fast things move out there. Here's a recent pic of the moon I took through that 4.5in and a cell phone through the eye piece.



So that brings me to today. A few months ago I decided I wanted a better scope and mount that I can start and stay with for years. I ended up with a Celestron 8in edge HD with an AM5 mount. I wanted something that's light and fast to setup and get going. Still we only used it for vewing but it's been a night and day difference obviously. Not sure why I waited this long. First time using it with a cell phone camera again so not the greatest pic but it's a start.



I consider myself a complete amature in this hobby so I have a lot more to learn about. But it's been a fun hobby up to this point. My wife and daughter like to view through the cell phone instead of the eye piece when I get it in view and focus.

That'll be a great setup for ya!