ChrisBack Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi,Just moved to a new place that has rekindled my boyhood interest in astronomy. I've forgotten almost everything I knew back then, so starting from almost nothing though.First off, thanks to this site for stopping me buying a telescope immediately, I'm now waiting for my first decent pair of binoculars, Helios Quantum 4 15x70 decided on after reading a few threads and money being an issue. Until they arrive, I'm doing a lot of reading and surviving with a small pair of binoculars I've had for years. It's cloudy most of the time anyway, so no rush.Any recommendations for beginners' guides or advice in general is welcome.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zadoq Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hello and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi Chris and welcome. Read lots of threads about types of scopes - you should pick up lots of useful info. Download Stellarium to help you find your way around the sky.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarySkater Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi, welcome to the forum. If you're interested in a useful book, "Turn Left At Orion" gets highly recommended.Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi Chris and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariosi Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hello from Nicosia and welcome to SGL.Marios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi Chris, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi Chris,Warm welcome to SGL. Another vote for stellarium which is great and free to be found here :-- http://www.stellarium.org/. You could also try 'sky&telescope pocket star atlas' which is a great little atlas for finding your way round the sky. Well done for holding back on spending, I would advise you to go to one of your local astro clubs meets and see what other folk have and what might suit you best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 welcome to the forum Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheresthetorch? Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 This book was very useful when I was starting out with a pair of 10x50s:Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0521793904/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_CBH8ub1E5G0ZA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi Chris and welcome to the forumClear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Starwatcher Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hello Chris and welcome to SGL have a think about where you want to go,with the hobby Observing only or are you interested in AP the answer will have a bearing on the type of telescope you will want to buy. Plenty of research while your waiting to buy will not go amiss. Learning your constellations will also put you in a good position when the time comes. Best of luck in your chosen hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and hope that you enjoy your time here.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hello Chris and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danccat Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hello and welcome to SLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Welcome to SGL, Chris!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strutsinaction Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Welcome aboard, Chris! I agree with your approach. Do your research, ask questions and take your time otherwise you may end up buying kit that you will regret later. Afterall, the planets, stars and DSOs aren't going away any time soon RegardsJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi Chris and welcome to SGL, quite understand what you mean about cloud here in N. Yorkshire, although we did have a couple of nice clear nights some days back, good observations with the bin's, especially my target of the moment, Comet Lovejoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stropper Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi and welcomeAs a newbie myself I have found Turn Left at Orion to be a great book to tell you what to look for. It includes information for binocular users as well as telescope usersGood luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi, Chris, and a warm welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akiainavas Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Get Stellarium app. And put "Turn Left at Orion" and "Making Every Photon Count" ( if you're interested in AP ) on your book shelf.And most of all - welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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