Hello!

[rev_dom]

Just thought I'd pop in and say hello!

I'm completely new to astronomy, having received my first ever telescope for my 40th a couple of weeks ago. I'm in Harlow, and the light pollution / big tree / big houses mean that my views are a little restricted from the back garden, but I'm loving it nonetheless.

I've read that Margaret Roding is a good place to go, but I don't know where exactly. It's about 30 minutes from here, so not too far away. Does anyone ever venture out that way, and if so would you like some company?!

If there are other good spots, too, let me know!

[knobby]

Hi Dom, we do get out a bit but all seem too busy at the moment ...

One day, we'll get out again !

http://goo.gl/0AIOjO

http://stargazerslounge.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=126668

Happy birthday and what scope did you get ?

[rev_dom]

Happy birthday and what scope did you get ?

Thank you! I got a Skywatcher 200p / 1000 on an eq5 mount, which I'm completely thrilled with. 

Thanks for the map, too - can anyone just turn up whenever we like, or do we need to arrange it first? And do you set up scopes on the hard standing where you park, or in the field next to it?

Sorry for all the questions, and I'll definitely be up for coming out when you next arrange something (if you'll have me, of course!)

[knobby]

Just turn up, behave and keep it quiet and tidy, Hard standing at end of unmade road at west of point on map ...

Owner has several of our numbers / emails so we get greif / banned if we upset them :-)

[rev_dom]

Brilliant - thank you! Promise to behave, to be quiet, and to be tidy

[knobby]

Sound like a head teacher don't I !

[rev_dom]

No, sir!

[esxste]

Welcome to the group

[Blazar]

Lol...just got back and seen all this, Welcome to the wonderful world of astronomy. Knobby will tell you I am a bit too keen to get out any time I can and if the skies are co-operating. So will no doubt post something up soonish (mind you it does not really get dark anymore for the summer).  Just got back from holiday so eager to get out again.