Glazious Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hello Everyone,I am new to this community and Astronomy. I have been with some of my friends who are already more accommplished, and I am totally facinated. I have been given the book "Turn left at Orion" and a pair of "revalation" 15 x 70 binoculars. I have read some of the other posts from more experienced Astonomers that advise the first step is to learn about what I can see with the naked eye or binoculars first before investing in a telescope. Any advice for for someone who is litterally a blank page with zero experience/knowledge, but who is very entusiastic is most welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maej Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi Glazious, welomce to SGL I found that book to be a very good read as a complete novide. If you have or can get to dark skies the heavens will really open for you with those binoculars. I was amazed when I first saw Andromeda through mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi Glazious,Welcome to SGL, a great book for learning the navigation around the sky and star hopping!!.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi Glazious,Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Welcome to the forum Glazious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forumLooks like you are off to a very good start - providing the clouds play along! My only advice to you is in regard to buying a scope and that is to take your time and do your research. You can read all the specifications and terminology that's out there, even recommendations from folk on here but it won't mean a thing unless you have established your own bench mark from which to make comparisons. The best way to create this datum line is to go along to a public observing session organised by either your local astro society or observing group, to start looking through some of these scopes. You will also benefit from asking questions about setup and cool down times and by standing next to the kit, gain some idea of its portability. Take a small note pad with you and write some of the details down, especially eyepieces, as they contribute a lot to the viewing experience. Most importantly of all, you will benefit from actually looking through this kit, after all, that's what astronomy is all about and the only thing that really matters. There's nothing like actual experience to help YOU decide which scope and what setup would best meet YOUR own expectations and that's something only YOU can decide.One further recommendation would be to keep asking questions on this forum no matter how daft they may seem at the time. As stated above, it is important to obtain your own experience but that of course can also include the experience of members on here, especially in areas like astrophotography where 'try before you buy' is a little bit more difficult.Hope that helpsJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi and welcome from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherr03 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I must be doing something right as he seems hooked after I showed him Jupiter the other week. Hopefully he will enjoy the clear nights as much as me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Greetings GlaziousWelcome to SGL.....Clear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pessoa Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmological Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hello and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glazious Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks for the warm welcome all, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbytate Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hello Glazious, welcome to SGL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralian Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hello and welcome. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Welcome to SGL Glazious James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadget Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Welcome to SGLKevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi Glazious and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanyboy1982 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 hi and welcome from north wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hello Glazious and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveKinder Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Keep a close eye on your bank balance.Enjoy!Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 hi and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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