Cuffbertt Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Evening all,My name's Carl, and I'm from the wonderful county from Somerset. I'm a newbie here and just wanted to say "Hello". So Hello I'm totally new to astronomy and literally know nothing about the subject (I can find the North Star using the Plough, but thats it!).I've been reading this forum for a while now and have decided to come out of the shadow and say Hi as the more I read about astronomy the more interesting it becomes. I'm looking to buy my first telescope in the next few days, so the exciting start to my new hobby begins here!Cheers Carl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfellows Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 "Hello" to you too Carl! Welcome, I'm also new to the world of astronomy and it just gets more and MORE interesting the more you read/see.If you were after advice about what telescope would be best I'd suggest letting the very helpful people on here know the budget you have in mind. I recently asked for advice on telescopes for a budget of £130 (wish it had been more) but was very happy with the advice and went for a SkyWatcher Skyhawk 1145P.Ask anything on here and you'll get a LOAD of really good answers.Welcome and good luck with the telescope search.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hi Carl and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusmeg Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hello from me too - enjoy choosing your scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hi Carl and welcome to the forum. Plenty of people of members here from your part of the world so you're in good company! Plenty of experience and knowledge for you tap into so don't hesitate to ask those questions. My only advice regarding buying an astro kit is to take your time and do the research as there's no real need to rush. "....the stars aren't going anywhere". Work out what you want to look at (if you're like me that means everything! ) and then decide a budget. All the specification that you will read about in astro mags and the internet won't mean a thing unless you can establish your own bench mark of what will best meet your expectations. The most practical way of doing this is to attend a couple of public outreach events to get your 'eye in' on a few scopes to see what impresses you most. Whilst you're observing through this kit, please make a note of the eyepieces that you are looking through as they can sometimes make a difference to the view as well. Keep those questions firing in!Clear skies for now and enjoy the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hi CarlWelcome to the world of astronomy and empty pockets and credit card bills velvet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberbaz Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hiya Carl and welcome to the forums, SGL is full of knowledgable poeple (although I am not one of them yet ) so ask away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robp Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Welcome to SGL Carl.If you need any advice on that first purchase head on over to the Getting started section for plenty of advice and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 welcome aboard carl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi Carl... & welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi and welcome from me pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi Carl and welcome to SGL, if you have found the Pole star by using the Plough, you have already stepped onto the Astronomical road, where it will lead, who knows. To continue your endeavours I would suggest obtaining a pair of modest binoculars and using the free program such as Stellarium, to help guide you about the night sky. As James has recommended, take your time and assimilate as much information as you can, before making any decission to buy a telescope John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSMANMARK Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 +1 for stellarium a really great programme welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Welcome to the forum Carl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi Carl, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Carl.Whereabouts in Somerset are you?James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Scunthorpe Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Welcome to SGL.Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuffbertt Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Wow lots of replies Thanks everyone. I can't wait for the first time I get to look at Jupiter or Saturn through a scope, it sounds like something I've been missing out on for the last 24 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuffbertt Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Carl.Whereabouts in Somerset are you?JamesHi James, I'm from Yeovil. Pretty much sat on the border of Somerset/Dorset. It's not a bad place to be, a reasonably sized town but there are lots of dark fields around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astronomit Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi Carl and welcome to SGL!Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo636 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Welcome to SGL Carl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigdisVZ Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi and welcome! Glad to have you on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hello Carl and welcome - if you want to learn more about the night sky then you have come to the right place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi James, I'm from Yeovil. Pretty much sat on the border of Somerset/Dorset. It's not a bad place to be, a reasonably sized town but there are lots of dark fields around Ah. other end of the county from me then, though I think there are a few SGL members out that way.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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