Alienfox

LOL, hade clear skies all night last night, but, I have friends around and they didn't leave until daylight, I thought it may appear a little rude if I just got the scope out and started viewing, never mind, they were good company and I hear on the grapevine that we are in for some cloud free weather in the next couple of days.

allen i have the same problem new to star gazing hoping for some clear nights,,,but still try to get telescope and finder scope in alignment,any answers would be gratefully recieved.

Hi Dave,  I have to say that I got my scope already aligned with the finder, so cant help you there, however there is great advice on this site from experienced Astronomers who can help you with that.

I have Stellearium, Red Shift and Starry Night Pro 7, all great bits of software that keeps busy most evenings when the skies are cloudy.

So what do you do when you cant get a clear sky?

Answer:  You go on the internet and buy bits for your telescope, now waiting for 3 new items to arrive, idle hands and all that, LOL.

Thanks DrShminky, LOL, not too down, more frustrated with my new hobby and not being able to get out and enjoy it, but like you say, December will probably give me the evenings I need.

Another awful night last night, misty and rotten, my scope just sits and waits, as do I. :.(

So, lying here on my back, having been awake most of the night I have been playing with a web site, http://uk-observation-sites.weebly.com just an idea at the moment, maybe it will grow into something worth while.