ruthg33 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 hi, all im new to all this excitement. I was bought a TA800x80 reflecting telescope for my birthday and am starting to use it. It all seems very confusing at the moment. I did try to look at the planet Jupiter and think I saw two planets or stars either side of it???Any tips for a new beginner????Many thanksruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hello and Welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusmeg Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hello and welcome from me too - those were probably some of the moons of Jupiter that you saw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Welcome to SGL.If you saw what appear to be two very bright stars close to Jupiter then they are almost certain to be a couple of the four large "Galilean" moons -- Io, Europa, Callisto and Ganymede. In fact, when they're suitably aligned, you should be able to see them all.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hello Ruth and welcome to SGL!! You almost certainly saw two if the brighter Moons of Jupiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigdisVZ Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Congratulations on your first Jupiter and Moons!If you're unsure of what you're seeing you can always download the free program "Stellarium" http://www.stellarium.org/ and check up what it might have been. It's also a great tool to plan your stargazing session a bit beforehand.Welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude_with_the_tube Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 hi and grats on spotting Jupiter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi Ruth and welcome to SGL! Congratulations on your first sighting of Jupiter and its moons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welrod50 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Welcome aboard Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 welcome to SGL RuthVelvet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeyJ Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi Ruth and welcome to SGL,Sounds like you are finding you way around already - definitely worth installing stellarium, really useful app to show you what's available when the sky clears and it will certainly help you choose the best targets and find you way there. Loads of advice within this forum and very friendly and don't forget Star Gazing Live on BBC2 at the mo.Clear Skies - Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi and welcome.It sounds like you've seen a couple of Jupiter's moons. You can see up to four, depending on where they are positioned.Happy hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khw Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi Ruth , what a great start! I'm a newbie too , I use stellarium and go skywatch on my iPad which I take into the garden with me . I wrap up warm , sit down and first locate planet/object with binos then use the scope . Basically it's just getting out there and enjoying it , good luck kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 hi welcome to SGL from peter in bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi Ruth and welcome to the forum. Looks like you discovering some great targets and would also recommend download Stellarium as it will help you find more objects and also help you identify those that you discover along the way. Look forward to reading about your next discoveries, maybe something we haven't seen yet!Clear skies and enjoy the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyGol Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi Ruth and welcome. A noobie here too. Friendly bunch.Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi Ruth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi Ruth and welcome to SGL, you might like some reading matter to go along with Stellarium, the most popular book is "Turn Left at Orion", it will ease you through the basic stages with your telescope, then provide you with directions on how to find interesting objects to observe in the Constellations throughout the year, the book is available from good high street book shops, or through big online sellers, enjoy your Astronomy John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Ruth!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hi Ruth and welcome from me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellawolf Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Ruth & welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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