Hello from Barnsley

[mapstar]

Hello to everyone, I'm Damian a complete novice from Barnsley south yorks. I've looked up at the stars for many years and like quite a few members of SGL it was my dad who pointed the stars and constellations out to me when I was young. I don't as yet have a telescope but I'm actively looking to buy one and have read lots on the forums about the bewildering amount of kit out there and which is best for a beginner. Thanks for the great site and info its helping lots. Also been following the Wakefield area thread and the members seem to be a great bunch so I'll drop them a line or two and hopefully share some clear skies with them.

[Oily]

Welcome to SGL Damian

[glowjet]

Hi Damian and welcome to SGL

John.

[fondofchips]

Hi Damien & welcome to SGL.

[Charon]

Hi Damian and welcome aboard.

[Stephen Green]

Hi a warm welcome to the SGL

Stephen

[Bernard254]

Hello Damian, welcome to the Lounge

[HIP3802]

Welcome to SGL, Damian. You will find practical and informed opinion on most of the kit available on the forums here - and a lot of help in getting the most out of it.

[saturn4me]

Hi Damian and welcome to SGL from a fellow South Yorkshireman!

[mikeyrea]

Hi Damian & welcome. There's lots to see in a clear sky, even without a telescope.

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[keithatrochdale]

Hi a warm welcome to the SGL.

If you fancy a run out one Saturday night, you would be more than welcome at the Astronomy Centre.

[CJE]

Welcome matey

[alan g]

Hi Damian welcome to SGL,you'll get lots of help and advice here.

[Bizibilder]

Hello Damien and welcome to SGL!!

[JamesF]

Welcome to SGL

James

[Catweazel]

Hi Damian, welcome to SGL

[Guy Wells]

Welcome to SGL

[ashworthacca]

Welcome to SGL, I'm a Sheffielder living in tarn!

[Rich MedRev]

A warm welcome from the East Riding!

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[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[damnut]

Hi Damian,

Welcome to SGl, get a copy of 'turn left at orion' and a pair of binos to start, thats agreat way of learning the sky. Also get a copy of a planetarium software, try Stellarium, its free and can be found here ;--- http://www.stellarium.org/

Cheers

[Nephalem]

Hi and Welcome :-)

[Mr Spock]

Hi Damian, welcome to SGL

[MorningMajor]

Hi Damian and welcome from me too!