Just curious if anyone shares my new found fascination with space and what it has for us to view? Santa brought my oldest daughter (8 years old) a Celestron 127eq AstroMaster reflector telescope for Christmas and so far, its been lack-luster. I understand its all probably just beginner troubles and I have begun to read just about everything I can find. I have figured out that I may need to collimate the telescope and I need to get a star map. I have been able to get it onto stars but man, are we moving fast! The telescope has slow-motion controls but they are still difficult to track and keep up with. Any tips or general info will be appreciated. I am still fascinated but don't want her to lose her enthusiasm. And as luck would have it, the moon has not been visible at all and is continuing to wane (I think that's the correct term.)
Dave
Dave