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Hey Guys

I’m from Norway and have always had an over average interest for space, I’ve got hold of an older telescope (Meade EXT-70) and my first thought was "ok, now what" :confused:

I’ve always jumped head first into stuff and gadgets and ending up getting the biggest and bade gadgets around, before most of them have ended up as coat hangers / umbrella stands or just dust collectors :laugh:

As I’ve grown "older and hopefully wiser" i will start with this scope i got, just to see if it something that i will use and have fun with, before taking on better and more costly equipment, as i see this hobby has no limit upwards and as i have mention, i don’t need more dust collectors :smiley:

With the stuff i got were this Meade #506 AstroFinder Software and Cable Connector Kit and a Bresser PC Eyepiece USB

Thanks for now, :)

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Welcome to the Lounge.

I have posted this on a thread before, to try and give some basic things for a new starter.

Hope it helps a little. ;)

Welcome to this fascinating Pastime. :)

Firstly, I'd get a copy of a good astronomy Guide, something like, ' Turn Left at Orion ' or 'The Backyard Astronomers guide' books like these are invaluable when your starting out.

There are also some great free software, you can get to show you what's in the sky at night. http://www.skymaps.com Is something that you can print off, and is very handy.

There's also some software called 'Stellarium '. http://www.stellarium.org/en_GB/

That's great if you have a tablet or phone with you, whilst observing.

The other recommendation is find your nearest. Astro society, and go along, and see what other people have, it's a perfect opportunity to ask questions. :)http://www.firstligh...om/locator.html

Also have a good read at some of the beginners threads on here, they are very helpful,and may well give you some answers.

A must read is this. Please don't expect to see things , as you would on TV or in magazines. http://stargazerslou...-expect-to-see/

But for now your main objective is. ENJOY YOUR STARGAZING. ;)

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I'll second "Turn Left at Orion." It seems a Pdf. version is available for free. This would mean you would need Adobe Reader - also free. Here's the link to Turn Left at Orion:

http://www.acizif.com/IT-cursuri/Astronomie/Manuale/Turn%20left%20at%20orion%20%281%29.pdf

So if you don't mind reading on a screen, it should save you some ££ to spend on all the new gear you'll want. :eek::grin:

Clear Skies,

Dave

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Welcome to the Lounge.

I have posted this on a thread before, to try and give some basic things for a new starter.

Hope it helps a little. ;)

Welcome to this fascinating Pastime. :)

Firstly, I'd get a copy of a good astronomy Guide, something like, ' Turn Left at Orion ' or 'The Backyard Astronomers guide' books like these are invaluable when your starting out.

There are also some great free software, you can get to show you what's in the sky at night. http://www.skymaps.com Is something that you can print off, and is very handy.

There's also some software called 'Stellarium '. http://www.stellarium.org/en_GB/

That's great if you have a tablet or phone with you, whilst observing.

The other recommendation is find your nearest. Astro society, and go along, and see what other people have, it's a perfect opportunity to ask questions. :)http://www.firstligh...om/locator.html

Also have a good read at some of the beginners threads on here, they are very helpful,and may well give you some answers.

A must read is this. Please don't expect to see things , as you would on TV or in magazines. http://stargazerslou...-expect-to-see/

But for now your main objective is. ENJOY YOUR STARGAZING. ;)

Thank you, very helpfull :)

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I'll second "Turn Left at Orion." It seems a Pdf. version is available for free. This would mean you would need Adobe Reader - also free. Here's the link to Turn Left at Orion:

http://www.acizif.com/IT-cursuri/Astronomie/Manuale/Turn%20left%20at%20orion%20%281%29.pdf

So if you don't mind reading on a screen, it should save you some ££ to spend on all the new gear you'll want. :eek::grin:

Clear Skies,

Dave

Thanks for that pdf :)

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