agedbiker Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Greeetings to all. Im a new member to the world of astronomy. As it was my birthday yesterday my wife bought me a telescope. As i am a complete "newby" to this hobby i would be grateful for any info as to "where and what". I live in Midcalder in West Lothian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObscuredbyClouds Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlight 1 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi & Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlueOne Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 A warm welcome to SGL.BigBlueOne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Welcome to SGL.Depending on how much sky you can see the first obvious targets are Venus, Mars and Saturn. The usual recommendations are a copy of the "Turn Left At Orion" book and download Stellarium (for free) so you can see where things are.Scotland may not be the most giving of places for astronomy in the middle of the summer because of the very short period of full darkness, but a couple of months just getting the hang of things should leave you in good stead for next winter.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi Biker and welcome to the lounge, this is the best place to have your astro questions answered as it is full of knowledge and as is often said the only silly question is the one you dont ask. As an intro have a look at this free planetarium download www.stellarium.org/ it is agreat way to help find your way around the cosmos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Welcome to the SGL Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Welcome to SGL Check out the CSOG forum too, if you register you will get details of local, usually short notice observing meets.L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi Biker and welcome to SGL.Enjoy your new telescope and feel free to ask questions - it is the easiest and quickest way to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi and welcome.Enjoy your new scope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hello & welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Charon Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi and welcome what scope did you get?Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi... & welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic Deacon Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hello Biker, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naemeth Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hello and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi Aged biker and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hello agedbiker and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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michigander Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Welcome to SGL, agedbiker!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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