stargazer79 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hi all, im almost as new to astronomy as i am to this website! Ive had an interest for years but never took it up as a hobby. im lucky enough to have good dark skys from my garden so ive been out there getting to know the night sky and learning my way around the constelations.Yesterday i took delivery of my first pair of binoculars. they are 8x56 and give lovely clear views of the night sky and i could see jupiter and what i think may have been 3 or 4 of her moons, but the fov is a bit disapointing. Any suggestions for a better pair?Once im ready i will get my first scope. im thinking 8" dob but ive not made my mind up yet!Im sure i will be pestering you all for info before making any desisions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hello Stargazer79, Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroandy101 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hi and Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericgraham Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Welcome to SGL. If I were in your shoes I'd go for the dob rather than better binoculars. While you will see a bit more with new binoculars, the dob will show you things that you never could see otherwise. Be sure to keep using the binocs, some things are best seen with the wider angle of view. Good luck, whatever you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hello and welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi Newbee,Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi Stargazer and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywatcher1701 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Welcome to the forum Stargazer79. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosivad Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hello and welcome from the Dordogne in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hello Stargazer and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pessoa Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmological Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi and welcome from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritc Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Welcome to SGL,Stargazer79 Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maej Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi & Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi Stargazer 79,welcome to SGL. Second comments about dob above!Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly in the sky Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 welcome to sgl friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi and Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 totally agree with the dob as well you allready have binos a few quid more and you can get your dob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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