Hello from London

[Boomdialogue]

Hi there

I'm a complete newbie to skywatching. Just been bought a Skywatcher 130P Autotrack for a birthday present and, even though London's not the best place to sky watch, I'm looking forward to getting some experience, finding my way around the night sky.

Now I have set up the telescope I have lots of (very obvious no doubt) questions that I hope the community can help with!

Astronomy seems to be a fairly difficult hobby to get into so really happy I've found this forum!

[swag72]

Welcome to SGL. This is a great place for starters, take a look in the beginners forum and you'll get loads of information that will help you.

Glad you found us, look forward to seeing you around

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[Dragon Man]

G'day Boom, welcome here!

Yes, Astronomy seems complicated and confusing at first.

But believe me, it gets worse 

Nah, it's like any new hobby. Learn the basic lingo, a few tips and tricks and you are zooming around the sky enjoying the views.

Yes, London would be very Light Polluted, but not impossible. Others do OK from there.

So, welcome and Enjoy 

[sologuitarist61]

Hello and welcome to SGL - enjoy that new 'scope (when the weather finally clears  )

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[avtaram]

Hello and welcome to SGL.

Avtar

[Lurgee71]

_{Hi Welcome to SGL}

_Simon

[swamp thing]

Welcome to the SGL

From south of the river

[glowjet]

Hi Boomdialogue and welcome to SGL, If you run into trouble and would like one to one help, you have the Baker Street Astronomers, who meet in Regents Park on a regular basis. Enjoy your new scope

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

 

[HIP3802]

Hi, Boomdialogue, and welcome to SGL!

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[Pig]

Hello & welcome

Shaun

[JamesF]

Welcome to SGL

James

[ronl]

Hi and welcome to the lounge

you will get some good views with your new scope. Enjoy!

Good Luck and Clear Sky's

[dick_dangerous]

Hi there and welcome,

Astronomy in London can be an infuriating challenge, but there's still loads to see, so don't lose heart!

DD

[knobby]

Jupiters up this time of year ! That'll be visible and well worth viewing

[gingergeek]

Hi there and welcome

[RT65CB-SWL]

Hi Boomdialogue and welcome to SGL.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Boomdialogue!

Dana

[blacky]

Welcome to SGL

Laura

[Bizibilder]

Hello Boomdialogue and welcome to SGL!!

[Boomdialogue]

Hi Boomdialogue and welcome to SGL, If you run into trouble and would like one to one help, you have the Baker Street Astronomers, who meet in Regents Park on a regular basis. Enjoy your new scope

Thanks! Is there a website for the Baker St Astronomers?

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