Hi everyone!

[DarkV0!D]

Hi my name is Michael and I'm new here. I have always been interested in sci-fi and the cosmos but only just recently started to dive deep into astronomy. I have a pair of 10x32 bino's that I use to stargaze. Although I plan to buy a a telescope as soon as I find a place that has dark skies unlike my current light polluted town. I can only see about 6-7 stars with the naked eye, but with binoculars I can see a few dozen. If anyone that lives in central NJ has a good spot please tell me! Well I guess that's it for now.

[IvanT]

Hi Michael, welcome to SGL. Hope you find a better viewing location.

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[Ags]

Hi and welcome! Your light pollution sounds bad - I live in a city and still see 20 to 40 stars, so only seeing 7 is awful. I have bins similar to yours (8x42) and they can show quite a bit on good nights.

[deepspacehunter]

Welcome to the LOUNGE.. I am somewhat new here myself...I have found this to be an interesting place to share ASTRONOMY with other Amateurs... I really enjoy my visits to the LOUNGE !!!

[Charon]

Hi Michael, welcome to the forum.

[ScubaMike]

Hi Michael, from another Michael.....

You'll get plenty of good advice here

[brantuk]

Hi Michael and welcome to SGL

[twotter]

Hello Michael, welcome to SGL

[JamesM]

Hi Michael and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[Pete Presland]

hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire

[Doug]

Hi Michael

A warm welcome to the SGL, as you have very bad light pollution when you buy a scope make sure it is not less then a 200mm or 8" aperture then and a light polution

filter will help a lot when you stargaze at home

Doug

Essex

[DarkV0!D]

Hi and welcome! Your light pollution sounds bad - I live in a city and still see 20 to 40 stars, so only seeing 7 is awful. I have bins similar to yours (8x42) and they can show quite a bit on good nights.

Tonight I was able to see about 50-60 stars maybe more! Why can't we have hurricanes and power outages more often.

[Smood]

Hi Michael

Welcome to SGL from Scotland and good luck with your dark skies mission!

[chunkie]

hello michael and welcome to SGL,you'll'find all you need to know here,their a friendly bunch

[appalachik]

Hi Michael, welcome!

[palebluedot]

Hi Michael, welcome to the forum.

[pessoa]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

[glowjet]

Hi Michael and welcome to SGL

John.

[faulksy]

hi michael from another michael

[Mr Spock]

Hi Michael, welcome to SGL

[todd8137]

hi michael and welcome to sgl

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome from me too

[nobbytate]

Hi and welcome to the lounge

[spaceboy]

Welcome to SGL Michael

[Schorhr]

Welcome! Even with some light polution, a telescope gives amazing views of planets and moon :-)

I have similar troubles, so I now get a telescope that'll fit into a backpack. Best way to go :-)