Blackadder1620 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 As it's 6:30 AM and I'm extremely tired this will be short. I wanted a telescope for close to 7 years now after my college astro class had a viewing session we all had to attend. not great seeing conditions but, the moon was good enough and, I was sold. skip to now and i was looking for one to spend my hard earned money on but, only have a about 300 usd to spend i was looking at some nice 4.5 and 5.1 inch telescopes, went to look local and found a 8 inch dob (orion) for 200 usd the rest is history or about 2 days ago. I don't know very much but, I have been researching as much as I can. thankful they are pretty simple but, why are eye pieces so crazy expensive? anyways first night i don't even know if it works ( i wasn't sure if you could look through one in the say light so i just "scoped" it out quickly and bought it) i poke a hole in a piece of paper and kinda collimated it...somewhat. moon wasn't out so nothing to really look at to test it. tonight i mess with it with my brothers kids after some more fiddling and we look at stars but, nothing i can point out as it's cloudy. around 5 am i come out to see if i can see the moon because i read you can see Jupiter and Venus close by with your naked eye and i'm a moron because i didn't know that. I see a fairly bight dot below and left of the moon;which i though would be the highlight of the night but, only to behold a light tan crescent shaped dot named Venus. it was small even with my barrlow i only have a 25mm at the moment. still it's a stunning sight to see the planet. I should have a cheshire tool and a 8-21 zoom eyepiece in by Friday, i hope i can see Jupiter this month too. thanks for reading, blackaddertl;drOwned 8 inch scope 2 days, first day nothing, 2nd night about 2 hours ago saw the moon and a planet within 15 mins. didn't think it would be so easy or great timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. You have a very nice scope and once you learn your way around the night sky there are literally limitless objects you will be able to see. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehayze104 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi There an welcome to SGLclear skiesjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hello and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtreemchaos Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 hi mate and welcome from charl in south wales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 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...
Kabi Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hello and welcome.Get a planisphere! That helped me a lot to find my way around the night sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi Blackadder and welcome to SGL, Astronomy has a long learning curve, sometimes it can be most frustrating, but you do need some guidance, if you are just starting out with little or no knowledge. The publication, Turn Left at Orion, is, in all probability, one of the best books you could obtain on the subject, to help you with your new telescope and observing. Enjoy the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seo Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
des anderson Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi and welcome,try Stellarium[someone will help with the web address]or try Sky& Telescope magazine.If you can get a copy. The universe from your backyard is a good book.Clear sky`s Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder1620 Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Thanks everyone, zoom eye piece just came in, should have good viewing conditions tonight. Ill look for orion and Andromeda, i live in the suburbs so i hope i can see them. Just being able to see it not in a book is pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave In Vermont Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Greetings & welcome to SGL from Vermont! I'm sure you'll enjoy your stays and do feel free to ask any questions in any and all fields of astronomy - we love finding answers!Clear skies -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ44 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 G'day and welcome to SGL, enjoy your new scopeCheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Welcome to SGL, Blackadder!Braves fan?Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder1620 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Welcome to SGL, Blackadder!Braves fan?Dananope, not really a sports fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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