kelly york Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi to all you lovely people i've just been lucky enough to had my 1 st telescope bought for me i'm completly new to all of this but i really want to get started any tips or suggestions would be most appreciated ,Thanks in advance . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi Kelly, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly york Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Please Could you recommend any books or websites that could help me out i've spent the last few hours having a look but there is so much to choose from thank you so much x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi Kelly and welcome to the forum. I suppose the first question we need to ask you is which telescope have you got, is there a manufacturer's name or number written on the scope somewhere? Reflecting type telescopes (one with a mirror at one end) will eventually need 'collimating' or in plain speak a little bit of tuning to ensure that everything you see remains in focus, whereas a refracting telescope with an objective lens at one end doesn't need that kind of adjustment.If you haven't done so already, you might want to think about downloading some free planetary software called "Stellarium" which will show you a view of the sky in real time. If you configure it to match where you live, you will be able to easily find objects and identify those which you comes across in your observing, There are lots of other tools that come with this software that you can play with when the clouds come in!Clear skies and hope you enjoy your stay here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL - Stellarium is a good download as already mentioned. Will really help you navigate your way around.Have a look in the sketching section here and you'll get a good idea of the sorts of things you'll see - There won't be anything in glorious colours I'm afraid.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. The book which is most often recommended on this site is "Turn Left at Orion ". This will show you targets that can be seen with your scope and also what they are liable to look like, depending on the size of your scope. I would also recommend a star atlas, " The Pocket Star Atlas " published by Sky and Telescope. A useful app if you have a tablet is Star Chart. This is the type that if you point it at an object in the sky it will tell you what it is. Hope you enjoy your new hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi Kelly, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seo Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi Kelly and welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paz Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Welcome to SGL!The Sky and Telescope Pocket Star Atlas is the best simple star map and Turn Left at Orion is a good book for explaining the easier to find / observe objects.Also David Chandlers Planisphere (the 50-60 degree version) is my favorite easy reference for finding my way around the constellations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi and welcome from me Pat Clear sky's always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hi Kelly and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hello and welcome. You can get a free download of Turn Left at Orion here http://www.acizif.com/IT-cursuri/Astronomie/Manuale/Turn%20left%20at%20orion%20%281%29.pdfPeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Welcome to SGL, Kelly!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
des anderson Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Greetings and welcome,get a planisphere and a black felt tip pen and shade in your horizon all around the edges,will give you a good reference to what `s visible from local horizon.Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weareborg Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Welcome aboard KellyAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger111 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Greetings from Maldon, Essex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hi Kelly and welcome to SGL, good advice already given, however, you may find it beneficial to seek out your local Astronomy club, where you will be able to discuss your problems with like minded people, enjoy the forum You may find this link nlincsastro@hotmail.co.uk of interest, a new society who are meeting at Barton on Humber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8-Nite Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Please Could you recommend any books or websites that could help me out i've spent the last few hours having a look but there is so much to choose from thank you so much xI am surprised nobody has mentioned it, but how about the Stargazers Lounge website ? There is a wealth of information here, just have a look at the Tutorials section which can be found at the top of ....... " Getting Started General Help and Advice ".Edit: All the best, and Welcome to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox45 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Hello and welcome to the forum Clear skies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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