bobhughes Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi everyone, another newbie based near Reading.Bought my first scope a few weeks ago (Skywatcher Explorer 130M) and I'm loving it. My wife is getting neglected as I'm always outside in the garden.So far I have had good views of Jupiter, Venus, the moon and M42 but haven't managed to see Saturn due to trees in the way Anyway, any beginner advice welcome and I've just got my copy of Turn Left at Orion and a roll of red film for my laptop screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hello Rob and welcome to SGL. Saturn the same for me at the moment, I have to catch glimpses between branches. you cant go wrong with Turn Left, great book, did you get the new ring bound version ? Happy gazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Rob!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi Rob, welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OneEyedSam Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi, from another Newb. Had my Celestron 8SE + hyperion 8-24 zoom for about a month now and loving it. Need to get out of the town and find some proper dark sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobhughes Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hello Rob and welcome to SGL. Saturn the same for me at the moment, I have to catch glimpses between branches. you cant go wrong with Turn Left, great book, did you get the new ring bound version ? Happy gazing.Thanks for the warm welcome from everyone. Paul, I did get the ringbound version which is great and I've been working my way through the moon section to get used to the scope.Hopefully I'll be going to the inlaws soon who live in Somerset and I'll be taking the scope with me for some dark sky spotting weather permitting.I get the feeling that this will be an expensive hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourbaby Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 hello and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi Rob, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hello Rob and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Welcome to the forum Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi and welcome to the lounge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saberonyx Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 hello,welcome buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi Rob, welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Welcome to the SGL, Forums Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSuppalot Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi Rob and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glowjet Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi Rob and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ScubaMike Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hi Rob,Welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welrod50 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hello Rob. Welcome aboard. It is a great hobby, which will undoubtedly become expensive I have a SW 130 too - great scope for starting with. As for the roll of red film on the computer, I like that idea. But, get a red light torch instead and print off some star maps from the following website, it's a massive help!!www.ngc891.comClear skies ScottStaffordshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawksmoor Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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