I'm fairly new here, although I jumped right in and posted some questions already & received a lot of help. All of you have been so kind in accepting me & explaining things to me & I can't thank you enough.
I recently purchased an Orion AstroView 102mm Refractor with an
I also, bought separately, a Steady Pix - quick cell phone adapter & an Orion TD-2 DC tracking drive.
I have looked through scopes before, I had a Bushnell Northstar
I bought a refractor because I didn't think Collimation was an easy task & heard refractors were easier to set up & go.
We've had nothing, but horrible skies since I got the refractor so I haven't had the ability to really take it for a spin.
I wish I did because I only have until December 29th to return it & possibly get something bigger/better.
I'm interested in viewing & imaging the moon, Jupiter & Saturn, as well as deep space objects. Not sure if my cell phone will handle this task, it's a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra & I've seen where people mention they've had good luck with this phone, so here goes.
I'm sure I'm leaving out a lot, but I also think I've taken up enough of your time.
Again, thanks for welcoming me here & I am ALWAYS up for getting advice.
Joe
