Afternoon all

[derdle]

Always been fascinated by our skies and avidly followed the NASA missions since I was a kid. Now I'm a bigger kid and the fascination is still there.

Will browse across the forum for hints and tips for a decent telescope as I'd really like to see Jupiter properly, since it is up there at the moment.

[steve359]

Welcome derdle, You'll find this a great and helpfull place for hints and tips. Hope you enjoy your stay but be careful when researching telescopes....how deep are your pockets lol

[Quark]

Hi Derdle & a warm welcome to SGL! You will find all the information you could ever wish for here, and if you can't find it just ask, there will be someone more than willing to help you.

[Charon]

Welcome to the forum derdle.

[Astro Imp]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Welcome to SGL!

[nobbytate]

Hi and welcome from me too

[ScubaMike]

Hi, and welcome to the forum Derdle.

[Nexus 6]

Welcome Steve, Jupiter is a tremendous sight at the moment, if you have a set of binoculars they will be a good asset in helping you gain an understanding of the night skies. Good luck with the scope too!

[Pete Presland]

hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire

[Mr Spock]

HI, welcome to SGL

[saturn4me]

Hi and welcome to SGL:)

[glowjet]

Hi Derdle and welcome to SGL

John.

[Alan_B]

Hi Derdle - I also waiched Apollo missions as a kid and I remember looking at the moon and thinking " people are up there walking around". It got me interested in space and stuff from that day on.

As for your first scope - ask away I'm sure you'll get lots of good advice and opinions here,

[Dave1]

Hi and welcome to the forums. This is a great place to research into your first telescope.

[brantuk]

Hi Derdle and welcome to SGL

Any questions just pop a thread in the beginners help section and someone will be along with an answer soon

[pessoa]

Hi and welcome.

[jasdav]

Welcome Derdle, lots of info here. It should keep you busy.

[JamesM]

Hi derdle and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome

[faulksy]

hi and welcome from me as well

[nightfisher]

hello and welcome to sgl

[Bizibilder]

Hello Derdle and welcome to SGL!!

[appalachik]

Stunning views of Jupiter already this evening... I'll be imaging it later too. Good luck with your search for a scope and welcome to the forum

[Dr_Who_46]

hellooo