kolobos Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hi, Im a newbie looking to puchase a telescope and have arrived here to investigate and research what is good and what is tat.Cheers,Steve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hi and welcome.This forum is a truly great place to find out about whatever is out there.Happy hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Q Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hello Steve and welcome to the SGL.The two links below should help you out with your quest for your first telescope while the next one will describe what you should expect to see.http://www.galileotelescope.com/choosing_a_telescope.htmhttp://www.astronomics.com/main/category.asp/catalog_name/Astronomics/category_name/V1X41SU50GJB8NX88JQB360067/Page/1Hope these links help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 HI Steve and welcome to the forum. You've come to right place for information and guidance as we've all been in the same position. One thing that will certainly make any advice relevant is deciding on a budget. Scopes today are cheaper to buy than they have every been which is good news, although there will always be a need to balance between spending enough to help stimulate your interest whilst avoid spending too little and end up with something that will need replacing very quickly. Post your enquiry over on the 'Beginners Help and Advice' section and you will definitely get a lot of help with suggestions on what will be the best scope to get.Clear skies for nowJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hello & welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hello Steve and welcome to SGL. If it is advice on scopes then you have come to the right place here at SGL. Check this link http://stargazerslou...s-whole-setups/ for equipment help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Steve and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Steve, welcome to sglClive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Steve welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Thomas Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Steve and welcome. As others have said, you'll get as much help and advice as you need here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Welcome to the forum Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGC404 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Welcome to the forum SteveIf you are north lincs, check out the north lincs astro club meetingsLink below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi and welcome,"to investigate and research" gret plan do not rush out o buy one,the advice you will get is going to be 150p or 200p reflector ,this may not be for you gt to a local club meting as there will be every scope shape and size,pluss you can have a look ,but before you get a scope can you look up and names of constellation s,it may seem [removed word] but the biggest trap is getting the scope and spending the next six months try to f ind things get some good star atlas have fun and do not rush out at the minpat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Steve, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Welcome to the SGL, Forums Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny147 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Steve, Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSuppalot Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Steve and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Welcome to SGL.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Steve and welcome to the Lounge.Another Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi Steve and welcome aboard, lots of scope for advice on here, pardon the pun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hello Steve and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 hi Steve and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason.p Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Speaking as a newbie myself, welcome to the lounge. From my experience you will find everything you need here, and given in a friendly and genuine manner.Good luck!Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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