Serge Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 My name is Serge and I live in the North-East US. I'm a toal newbie to this Just ordered my first set of Orion 10x50 binoculars, looking forward to exploring and learning! Any helpful hints to get started are much appreciated. - Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL and have a look at this site it will give you some great observing tips and what to look for,http://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/binomess/binomess.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi, Serge, and welcome to SGL! One of the tools many of us on here use to find our way around and plan a viewing session is the free planetarium sofware "Stellarium". This is customisable for your own location and sky conditions, and will show you were things are in the sky, and help you find them. Downloadable here: http://stellarium.org/Hope this helps,Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hello Serge and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Serge and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avtaram Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Serge, welcome to SGL.Avtar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Serge, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Serge.Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Serge and welcome to the forum. To compliment Wookies internet link, you might want to also take a look at this site which will provide some useful tips and ideas on using binoculars in addition to the suggested target list that is presented each month. If you are more of a book person, you might want to also consider purchasing "Turn Left at Orion" which details around 100 bright objects to view with modest equipment including binoculars. You can have a look here if you want a taste of the layout and how useful the written instructions are in locating some of these objects.In the meantime, clear skies and hope you enjoy the forum!James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Welcome to SGL Serge. This is a great place to be, so pull up a chair and enjoy the ride!!!Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Serge and welcome to the lounge, 10x50 binos are the best way to start your journey around the skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpurity Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Serge! You'll find a fantastic international group on this site. Lots of great wisdom. We all learn from each other. Your new 10x50's will reveal some really wonderful Astro-vistas. I love sitting on the back deck with my 10x42's checking out beautiful star fields, to later look-up what It was I just "discovered!" Good fun! Welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacky Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Welcome to SGL Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hi Serge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hi Serge and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfit Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 welcome Serge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Serge!Baseball fan?Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars1967 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hello from Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hi Serge welcome to the loungeTry this link http://binocularsky.com/ all the information you need to find your way with bins.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thank you all for the warm welcome! After reading some threads last evening, I can see that this is going to be a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL and have a look at this site it will give you some great observing tips and what to look for,http://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/binomess/binomess.htmlThis looks fantastic! What a great way to start learning the maps and the objects. Thank you for the awesome link Wookie.Hi Serge welcome to the loungeTry this link http://binocularsky.com/ all the information you need to find your way with bins.Good Luck and Clear Sky'sRon, a wealth of information. Thank you. I had no idea that there is a right and wrong way to hold binoculars. Just have to figure out how to keep my 4 yo from spreading the peanut butter and jelly all over the lenses Liked the different object lookup functions - someone really put a lot of TLC into that site!Hi, Serge, and welcome to SGL! One of the tools many of us on here use to find our way around and plan a viewing session is the free planetarium sofware "Stellarium". This is customisable for your own location and sky conditions, and will show you were things are in the sky, and help you find them. Downloadable here: http://stellarium.org/Hope this helps,MartinHey Martin, I think I remember seeing an earlier version of this tool. Very cool indeed. Thanks for the link!Hi Serge and welcome to the forum. To compliment Wookies internet link, you might want to also take a look at this site which will provide some useful tips and ideas on using binoculars in addition to the suggested target list that is presented each month. If you are more of a book person, you might want to also consider purchasing "Turn Left at Orion" which details around 100 bright objects to view with modest equipment including binoculars. You can have a look here if you want a taste of the layout and how useful the written instructions are in locating some of these objects.In the meantime, clear skies and hope you enjoy the forum!JamesHey James, funny you mentioned this book. I happened to order it at the same time with the binocs. Have to admit, I was kind of waffling back and forth on it for a while. But after I saw your post, I feel much better. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 My pleasure Serge! It's a great book with plenty of objects to keep you going through all the seasons. The written instructions on how to find the objects are pretty comprehensive along with the background information too. Look forward to reading up on what you have been observing - enjoy the forum!James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Glad i could help but you will find on here that everyone helps each other its the best forum on the net by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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