Noseypixie Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Hello everybody, I'm new here, and also new to astronomy. Just thought I'd dip my toe in the water and introduce myself. I've had a passing interest in all things spacey for years, but started taking a bit more of an interest after watching Prof Brian Cox's programmes on the telly. I started looking up a bit more often, then bought myself a pair of fairly cheap binoculars at the beginning of this year. Gradually I learnt a bit more about the night sky. I had an epiphany about a month ago when I pointed my binoculars at Jupiter and saw not only a planet, but a number of moons. Two days later I bought a Skywatcher Explorer 130P, and since then only the weather has stopped me. I live in Lancashire and it was a beautifully clear night tonight so I had a good couple of hours in the garden looking skyward. Spent what felt like an age looking at the Double Cluster, then had a poke around Perseus, tried to find some other clusters but without success, then finally I had yet another long look at Jupiter. Pretty good night all in all. I guess I would appreciate some suggestions at what is worth looking at using the size of telescope I've got. Anyway, off to bed now with stars floating around in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veracocha Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Welcome Noseypixie, nice account of your introduction to Stargazing, long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Welcome to SGL Pixie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Hi & welcome to Stargazers Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Q Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Hi Noseypixie and welcome to the SGL. Sometimes, quality of only a few objects observed is more rewarding than many when your'e in a hurry. Glad to see you enjoyed what you looked at - that's what stargazing is all about - take your time and enjoy the night sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hes not well again Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi Noseypixie glad you signed up. Enough stuff up there for at least one lifetime. I'm just starting out myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 hi NoseypixieWelcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxo Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi,A very warm welcome to SGL.Steve.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi Pixie and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pessoa Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi Noseypixie,Welcome to SGL, you chose well for your first scope too!.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathenwoods Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hiya and welcome! I've found these monthly maps really useful in terms of finding stuff to look for. I use them in conjunction with Stellarium (a great free programme). I've recently realised how to change the levels of light pollution in Stellarium which gives a pretty good approximation of what the sky *actually* looks like rather than what it should look like - very good for getting to know the sky as it looks out in the back garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 hi and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Welcome to the forum Noseypixie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosivad Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi and welcome from south west France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_the_Hunter Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi & welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
space minx Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi from Lancs also welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceUK Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hello and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telrad Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi Noseypixie, welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmological Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi and welcome from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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