billykendall Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hey everyone! New to the forum so I thought I would introduce myself. I am a total newbie/beginner to all of this, but my 7 yr old son and I are very excited about our brand new Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope. I know we have a lot to learn, but we are both willing and able to put forth the effort that is required to become experienced backyard astronomers! Any tips & tricks are always appreciated. Looking forward to some clear skies and beautiful celestial objects!Billy KendallPlano, TX, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Welcome to SGL.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevrees Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi and welcomeTotal newcomer here as well, plenty of advice available on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Q Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hello Billy and welcome to the SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan potts Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Billy, a big hello and welcome from Bulgaria, SGL is a great forum, I don't understand why it has taken me so long to join, enjoy it.Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi Billy and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hello Billy and wecome to SGL, hope you enjoy your new scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason.p Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hello Billy and welcome from another beginner. This is certainly the place to be for friendly help and advice. It must be great for you to have the enthusiasm of your son as well, I can imagine many "wow" moments to come.(I don't know your part of the world but it sounds like you may get more clear skies than we do )Good luckJason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi billy and welcome from across the water pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Welcome to the forum Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi Billy, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSuppalot Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi Billy and a warm welcome to you and your son to SGL.You might like to download a free program called Stellarium. You can set it for your location and your scope so it will show what you can see in the sky from your backyard and how it will look in your scope.Clear skiesLuke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Billy and son!Astros or Rangers?Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlight 1 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi & Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkSteele Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Welcome to the SGL. There are plenty of people who will be more than happy to share tips and advice in this forum. I hope you and your son enjoy your voyage to the stars.Clear skies,Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi Billy and welcome to the forum. Astronomy is difficult, it's just that there is a lot of it! :grin:Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymarrison Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hello Billy and welcome to SGL. Like your son, I got my first experience of astronomy with a scope aged 7, and whilst I've had lots of other hobbies and interests over the years, this is the one that I keep coming back to. I hope that you both enjoy it - there's certainly a lot to see up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billykendall Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks for all of the warm welcomes everyone! Good news - we saw Saturn last night! Probably not a big deal to most, but we had been trying this the past 2 nights with little or no success but after really tweaking the finderscope and making some practice runs by locating objects during the day and switching out EPs and whatnot we were successful in viewing Saturn last night with the 20mm EP and then the 4mm EP and now we are hooked for sure! So amazing to see the rings around Saturn like that! Honestly one of the coolest things I have ever done and my 7 yr old son was absolutely astonished! He asked me at one point, "Is that the REAL Saturn, daddy?" LOL! Anyways, I know we are on the road to success now!-Billy KP.S. - michigander - we are both big time Rangers fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Welcome to SGl, Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi Billy and welcome to the lounge from middle England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi and welcome Billy and son. The first Saturn is always a "wow" moment - and the first of many for both of you, I'm sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi and welcome to the lounge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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