hi

[BertUK]

Hi my names mick ive just joined this site as im very interested in astronomy and have just purchased my first scope,havent a clue how to set it up but hey i can see a few tv ariels thru the scope finder .hope i can glean a bit of good pointers from all you pro,s and maybe look at a few planets along the way.

[Astro Imp]

Hi Mick,

A very warm welcome to SGL.

If you post any questions you have in the beginners' help and advice section you're sure to get some help to get you up and running.

[todd8137]

hi and welcome

[BAZ Senior]

Hi Mick, welcome to the Lounge.

Congrats on your new scope, any questions just ask.

Don't forget Rother Valley optics is just down the road from you and they are very helpful.

Clear skies.

[BertUK]

Hi Mick, welcome to the Lounge.

Congrats on your new scope, any questions just ask.

Don't forget Rother Valley optics is just down the road from you and they are very helpful.

Clear skies.

thanks for that,could you give me some pointers on what eyepieces i need and filters,at the minute i have the standard 10mm and 25 mm wide field plus the barlow x2 and a 2" eyepiece adaptor

thanks

mick

[Multi-Coated]

Hi &Welcome......

[scousecriz11]

Hi Mick

I'm in the same boat as you,,,trying to find my feet again in this subject after a break of,well too long,but this is defo the place to be everyone seems very friendly and helpful.

[spaceboy]

Welcom to SGL BertUK. Great first scope that will give you years of fun.

[Lorne]

Hiya, welcome to SGL

[david o]

Hi there Mick, welcome to SGL

For the ins 'n' outs of choosing EPs, you might find these posts :

[thread=80772]"Eyepieces - the very least you need"[/thread] and [thread=63184]"Understanding and choosing eyepieces"[/thread]

a help in guiding you through the basics.

I'd be tempted not to buy anything for now and just use what came with the 'scope. With eyepiece time under your belt you'll know what needs replacing, or if there's a gap that needs filling.

As for filters, well the only ones that're anywhere near being "must-haves" are a moon filter and a solar filter (but only if observing the sun floats your boat). I wouldn't spend on any others till you know that you need them.

HTH

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome

[Wildwood]

Hello and welcome.

[Telrad]

Hi Mick, welcome to the forum

[glowjet]

Hi Mick and welcome to SGL

JOhn.

[johnh]

A warm welcome Mick.

JohnH.

[robbie c]

Hi Mick and welcome I only joined in may and can tell you you will get some great advise from some great people

[Spikey]

Hello and welcome to SGL. There is lots of good information in the stickies in the various sub-sections of the forum. That's a great place to start.

[Charon]

Welcome Mick

[Drakester]

Welcome to the forums BertUK... plenty of expertise and advice on these forums... just ask!

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[Adamski]

Hi mick and welcome to sgl. This is the best place to find the answers to your questions.

[lw24]

Hello and welcome to Stargazers Lounge!

As has already been mentioned, a visit to Rother Valley Optics would be worthwhile.

[Demonperformer]

HI, Mick, and welcome to the forum

[altruythm]

Hi Mick. I got the same scope a few months back, my 1st one. I'm very pleased with it.

Keep practicing and enjoy the moments when things gradually click into place. It's a great feeling!

[Si W]

Hi Mick, welcome to SGL