F1Bird Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Just wanted to say hi now I've finally settled on a forum! Total telescope newbie (Celestron 114 EQ for xmas) but a lifelong interest in astronomy (always good to know what you're looking at from the beer garden). As the weather has been so poor since xmas I've only managed a couple of nights observing. I have established that the red dot finder is useless & so have been mostly flailing around trying to get the large, bright wonder above my head that is Jupiter in my sights and failing miserably! Frustrating! Nevertheless, I have at least established that there are stars in the sky which can be seen through my scope! If only I knew which ones they were.....! Think I'm going to be needing a lot of help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi and welcome!You have come to the right place for advice.Happy hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluey Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello, and welcome. I always find the beer garden is the best place for astronomy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello F1bird and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude_with_the_tube Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 hiya and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkpen Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello and welcome to the lounge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi and welcome to the lounge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusmeg Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello and welcome from me too - it's a steep leaarning curve alright, but fun all the way Apart from the clouds of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard254 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommo b Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi there - welcome to SGL.(And I'm going to recommend you download Stellarium before someone else does!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum. Lots of help here as when you need it but it sounds the first thing you need to do is to align the finder correctly to the scope which you can do by following video. I would also recommend getting hold of a book entitled, "Turn Left at Orion" which lists 100 objects to find as well the maps and instructions on how to find them, it will get you off to a great start. In addition a Telrad finder might be a useful alternative to the finder that you have and it allows you to point the scope whilst maintaining an eye on the night sky itself to assist positioning. video will tell you a little bit more about this product and how it works. Hope the above helps.Clear skies and enjoy the forum.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 hi welcome to SGL from peter in bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi F1Bird and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Welcome to SGL, F1Bird!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan g Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi and welcome. you've come to the right place for answers and advice. Enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1Bird Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks everyone for such a warm welcome! Hope you're all still as welcoming after a few rounds of stupid questions! Now, which forum do I need to go to to ask which end of the telescope I should be looking through...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi, F1Bird, and welcome to SGL from a fellow Lancastrian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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