Yet another Newbie

[Inhabitant]

Hi all,

a quick hello from me.

I've been interested in astronomy for a while (although remain pretty clueless). Into my 5th decade now and still not had a look through a "proper" telescope.

I pointed a 1970's spotting scope at Jupiter last week and was blown away by seeing what looked like 2 bands across the disc as well as 4 moons in attendance. Used it again the other night during the full moon:

Not exactly what I would call astro-photgraphy but made me pleased none the less. Literally held the camera up behind the eyepiece.

I've been looking for a low budget way into observing and bought an 8" dob on ebay the other week only for the seller to welch on the deal. Trying again tomorrow, having just snapped up a scope that seems too good to be true - let's hope not. Going to pick it up in the morning.

I'll keep you all informed!

[Double Kick Drum]

Hello and welcome to the lounge.

Good luck with your scope hunting. If you in for an 8" dob, there'll be absolutely loads to see.

[spaceboy]

Welcome to SGL

[Tinker1947]

Welcome to the Forums, Good luck with the scope.

[Quark]

Hello & welcome to Stargazers Lounge.

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[ScubaMike]

Hi & Welcome to the forum.

[glowjet]

Hi Inhabitant and welcome to SGL

John.

[Rapallokid]

Hi and welcome from me.

[GeorgeH]

...and welcome from Cumbria too...

[pessoa]

Hi and welcome.

[Charon]

Hi annd welcome to the forum.

[brantuk]

Hi Inhabitant and welcome to SGL

Great first pic - that's how many start off in imaging - once you've done that it does get addictive I warn you lol. Enjoy the forum

[CowHampshire]

Looks like a great start! I don't think I will ever get tired of observing Jupiter.

[todd8137]

hi and welcome give it a good test these ebayers

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Inhabitant!

Dana

[Orion_the_Hunter]

Hi & welcome!

[MorningMajor]

Hi and welcome from me too

[swamp thing]

Hello and welcome to the forum

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[Rusty Strings]

hi and welcome

[Astro Imp]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[Bizibilder]

Hello Inhabitant and welcome to SGL!!

[damnut]

Hi Inhabitant,

welcome to SGL, an 8" dob would be a great scope.

Cheers

[Samuel Phil]

HI all! I'm, uh... where do i start. A certain time in my life i wanted to study Astronomy, but due to some factors considered i drop it. I still love it though, even though i don't have much idea on it.

[radiostationx]

Hello inhabitant,

Welcome from a fellow newbie.

Cool photo.