Barijohn Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi everyone, Well I've been lurking around the forums now for a few days, so thought it about time I joined up. Love looking at the stars but have no patience with setting up a telescope so decided to buy a half decent pair of Bins. Ended up getting the Helios Naturesport plus 10x50's as they have a good rep and long eye relief, being a speccy it is important! Now I am not one for knowing what I am looking at, just love looking at the wonders. Really should make more of an effort I know. Will def have to stick my head into the Astronomy Centre at Tod, driven past it loads and thought I bet that is amazing! Now all we need is some clear skys....... oh...... well crisp winter nights will be with us soon eh? Bari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Welcome to SGL. It must be someone else's turn for the cloud some time soon.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barijohn Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Welcome to SGL. It must be someone else's turn for the cloud some time soon.JamesI've been thinking that since 2005 when I moved over to Rochdale, and it feels like it's not stopped raining since. Though, had some fabulous skies during winter when it had snowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Welcome to SGL from Preston.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I've been thinking that since 2005 when I moved over to Rochdale, and it feels like it's not stopped raining since. Though, had some fabulous skies during winter when it had snowed It's not been a whole lot different down here in the south west. It has actually just stopped raining and the sky has cleared. Of course it's pretty much like daylight out there at the moment with the moon so full. Might have to get the scope out anyway.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 hi and welcome to sgl from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Welcome aboard Bari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi Barijohn and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny147 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Welcome from sunny Wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi Barry and welcome Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithatrochdale Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi BarryLook forward to your visit at the Astro Centre, we are open every Saturday evening and you will e most welcome Saturday afternoons if the sun is out for Sun observation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjedi Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi and welcome. I think I've only had one clear sky in the last forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar_1 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi welcome from Pendle, and tod is a great place open from 7.00pm every saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Bari!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi Barry and welcome.Nowt wrong with bins, Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi and welcome to the forum. If you want help learning the sky, you might want to think about downloading a free bit planetarium software called "Stellarium" which you can view here. Lots of great features to keep you going through the clouds and can be configured from your precise viewing location.Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oily Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hello Bari and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuffer Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hello from sunny manchester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barijohn Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Cheers for the welcome everyone! Def looking forward to my new bins turning up on Friday, so hopefully I will be lucky and the clouds will clear off for a bit. Told the other half about the Astronomy Centre and that you can even view the sun, her comment. "That would be nice, I've forgotten what it looks like!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hello Bari and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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