The Liverpool Astronomical Society

Hi Derek, yes there is.
Brendan

Hi Paul, nice images, picked out the ice cap on mars well.
Brendan

Hi Pete, sorry but I am over on the wirral tomorrow night giving a talk to a cub group so I wont be up at Pex Hill to open up.
sorry
Brendan

Hi Eric, the other eypeices are to increase magnification but to be honest other than the 12.5mm they will be unusable unless the scope is motorised, the erecting lens is for daytime use it will put the image the right way up (not required for astronomy) the barlow increases the magnification of your other eyepieces (eg: 20mm becomes 10mm if 2x barlow) again unusable unless motorised. we tend to use the lower power (20mm) to help spot objects and then up the power for closer views.
Hope this helps
Brendan

Hi John I have used Opticstar in Sale Cheshire on various occasions and found them to be very helpfull and they are not to far away, but there are quite a few good dealers out there.
cheers
Brendan

Hi Gary, yes you turn left after the entrance to the holiday centre check here http://lassa.wikispaces.com/AINSDALE+DISCOVERY+CENTRE
see you Friday
Brendan

Hi John, if the weather is clear we observe if not we still meet and there is always plenty to talk about, I would advise holding off buying a scope till you come and have a chat and by all means bring your son along, if you decide to buy your scope I would recommend you buy from a reputable dealer (you may save money)
cheers
Brendan

Hi Tony, skywatcher Mak's are quite good scopes, long focal lengths which are better for planetry viewing but still ok for deep sky (smaller field of view). You may find the mount will not be to steady but that is where the compromise is (better there than the optics) and things can be done to steady them more. See you on Wednesday.
Brendan

Hi Julie, I myself am not to sure which lead is required but maybe someone else who frequents this forum may be able to help, but if you get no joy you could always advertise on this site http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/. You can advertise wanted items there.
Hope you have some luck
Brendan

Hi Mike, just turn up and bring clear skies.
cheers
Brendan

Hi Andy, thank you, it makes it all worthwhile when people enjoy these events, hope to see you at future events.
cheers
Brendan

Hi Mike, you and your daughter are very welcome to come along one Wednesday and bring clear skies
cheers
Brendan

Hi Mike, you can often pick up a decent 2nd hand 9x50 here
http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/
they cost upwards of £50 new but 9x50 is the way to go.
cheers
Brendan

Hi Andy the event starts at 7pm there will be telescopes to look through (weather permitting) and we will be giving illustrated talks all the details are in the Sidewalk Astronomy section http://www.liverpoolas.org/content/section/11/61/
cheers
Brendan

Hi Chris, yes we will be there tonight.
cheers
Brendan