Beeford Mick Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hello every one. I have had an interest in astronomy for many years and eagerly watch anything on the subject. however I have never owned a telescope but recently bought a Jessops Ta 900-114. I have not yet had the chance to use it yet due to the weather being very fogy since I bought the scope. I have watched a few videos on you-tube in regard to using my scope.I am disabled and have problems with my legs but with the help of my son will be able to stargaze. I would gratefully receive any advice. and look forward to being a member of this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Welcome to you from SGL. Everyone here is always ready to give help and advice, but you have come up against what we all call new scope syndrome. When I boughtmy first scope it was followed by 3 months of cloud, Just seems to happen that way LOLWishing you clear skies soon and best of luckvelvet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hi Mick and welcome to the forum. To help you find your way round the night sky, you might want to consider downloading a free piece of planetarium software called "Stellarium" which you can view here. It's got lots of great features, can be configured from exact viewing location and so can give you a real time view of the same you are observing. It has an advance date/time feature that can allow you to look ahead to your time of observation so that you can anticipate what will be up and when. Very useful if children are involved and you want to see Jupiter but Stellarium tells you it's not up until at 2.30 am on a school night! You can also configure the appearance of the night sky which can help you develop your knowledge of constellations etc. There is plenty more and will certainly keep you busy when the clouds come in (....and stay in ) The moon can also prove to be a very useful object to observe and to that end, you might want to download a photographic map of the lunar surface called "Nearside Spectacular" which you can view here. The site allows you to zoom in very close to the lunar surface which can help you rehearse finding features of interest such as those reported by Patrick Moore each month in his regular article "Moon Watch" in the Sky@Night Magazine.The forum is full of lot of people with a lot of experience willing to share it with you so please ask as many questions as you like over in the Beginners Help & Advice Section or any other section that takes your fancy. Astronomy is difficult to learn, it's just that there is a lot of it and I'm sure you will pick up the basics in no time.Clear skies for now and enjoy the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusmeg Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hello and welcome to SGL. Looks like our weather might be changing at the weekend - let's hope we all get some clear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wall Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hello Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hi Mick and welcome to the SGL.Looks like you've let the clouds out of the box with you're new scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeford Mick Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hi Mick and welcome to the forum. To help you find your way round the night sky, you might want to consider downloading a free piece of planetarium software called "Stellarium" which you can view here. It's got lots of great features, can be configured from exact viewing location and so can give you a real time view of the same you are observing. It has an advance date/time feature that can allow you to look ahead to your time of observation so that you can anticipate what will be up and when. Very useful if children are involved and you want to see Jupiter but Stellarium tells you it's not up until at 2.30 am on a school night! You can also configure the appearance of the night sky which can help you develop your knowledge of constellations etc. There is plenty more and will certainly keep you busy when the clouds come in (....and stay in ) The moon can also prove to be a very useful object to observe and to that end, you might want to download a photographic map of the lunar surface called "Nearside Spectacular" which you can view here. The site allows you to zoom in very close to the lunar surface which can help you rehearse finding features of interest such as those reported by Patrick Moore each month in his regular article "Moon Watch" in the Sky@Night Magazine.The forum is full of lot of people with a lot of experience willing to share it with you so please ask as many questions as you like over in the Beginners Help & Advice Section or any other section that takes your fancy. Astronomy isn't difficult to learn, it's just that there is a lot of it and I'm sure you will pick up the basics in no time.Clear skies for now and enjoy the forumJames Thanks James i will make a start on your advice I have already down loaded the stellarium wow. I am going to love thise stargazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazlan Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hello and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hi Mick and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hello, and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hi Mick, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hi Mick and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hello Mick and welcome to SGL. I want to give another vote for Stellarium, a great piece of software that will help you find your way around the night skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hi Mick, welcome to the lounge and I hope you get years of enjoyment from your new hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Welcome aboard Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigdisVZ Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hi and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hi Mick and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hello and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Mick!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hi Mick, welcome to sglClive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stellawolf Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Hi & welcome to SGL, Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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