Astro Nort Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Well, having recently invested in my first telescope, after a few years of contemplation, and so thought it wise to join a popular amateur astronomy community, so here I am. I registered a few weeks back and a lot of my beginner questions have already been answered by the knowledge and experiences shared by the members of SGL . I've always been fascinated by the complexity of nature and the thought that we all live on one of a countless number of planets. I've watched all kinds of nature and space stuff on tv and read lots of stuff on the net and recently asked myself a question. The question wasn't "why don't you buy a telescope?" but "why haven't you already got a telescope?", to which I didn't have an answer. After a week of researching and pondering I promptly ordered an 8 inch dob which I love so far.I've downloaded stellarium (awesome!) which I'm using to learn the skies and in between, eyeing up some accessories eyepieces etc to buy.So there may be some queries coming your way, and maybe some of my experiences as a noob to astronomy could be useful to other noobs alike.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan g Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Gary, good to have you on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstraighty Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Welcome and howdy from Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1980 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi. Welcome to SGL.Sent from my galaxy s3 using tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Clear Skies Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Welcome Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Gary!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi, Gary, and welcome to SGL! You can't go wrong with an 8" Dob - small enough to transport easily but big enough to give great views. I'm sure you will get lots of use from it.Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Gary,Warm welcome to SGL. Stellarium is a great start, try a couple of books 'turn left at orion' and 'sky & telescope pocket star atlas'. They will help guide you across the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Bullit Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondlicht13 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Welcome aboard from me too, GaryLet's hope for some clear skies soon in this part of the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjgreen Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Gary, welcome to the forum.Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Gary and welcome to the forum. That a nice bit of aperture you have got for yourself and it won't disappoint!Clear skies and enjoy the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellawolf Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Gary & welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Gary welcome to the lounge,Great choice of scope, another member of the Dob Squad.Enjoy and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hello Gary and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrodave Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Gary glad you joined us - Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hello Gary and welcome to SGL - enjoy that new scope of yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hi Gary and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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