ardbeg74 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi everybody!I'm pretty new to astronomy. Sure I've looked at the moon and a few stars in the past with bins but nothing too serious. Kind of had a life changer the other week when, on a whim, i pointed my bins at Jupiter. Could only make out 3 moons... but that was 3 more than i had expected and it blew me away. Got 4 this morning though So now I'm hooked. Have selected a scope and just checking out a few other details before i buy. While trying to figure out what to get Mr Google kept leading me to threads here which answered my questions perfectly. So big thanks to everyone for that!Looking forward to learning more and making amazing discoveries.CheersMark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd33 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi,Just joined yesterday and don't really know much about astronomy so I'm sorry I can't offer any advice yet but will happily share all my mistakes when I do buy a scope. I'm hoping to learn here too and everyone seems to be really friendly. Enjoy the forum....there is a wealth of knowledge in the posts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avtaram Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi Mark, welcome to SGL.Avtar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hello Mark, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Man Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 G'day Mark, welcome from Australia.You have entered into a great hobby/lifestyle. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi Mark, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi Mark welcome to the loungeEnjoy your new scope when you get it, keep observing with your bins,it's a great way of learning the night Sky.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardbeg74 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks Guys, glad to be here!So much information and inspiration. dd33 - Great location! How i envy you! I moved from Glasgow to London bout 18 months ago. Ironic I should wait till now to get into astronomy considering the LP here. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inedible_hulk Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi Mark, welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi Mark and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Welcome aboard Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobsey Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hello and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hello Mark and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi Mark and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joves Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Mark. I'm sure you'll find the answers to all of those niggling questions you're most likely going to have buried amongst the multitude of posts throughout these forums. Don't be afraid to use the search bar... It hasn't failed me yet!All the best,Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi, Mark, and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandancer10 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi Mark and welcome to SGL, you are in the right place to get help and advice.Happy Stargazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Elgenubi Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi Mark, and welcome to SGL Which scope are you getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardbeg74 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi Mark, and welcome to SGL Which scope are you getting?Hi Zuben,Skywatcher Explorer 150PLShould arrive mid to late next week. Course it will be cloudy for 2 weeks now that I've bought it Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Welcome to SGL Mark - There's masses of information on the site, as Mr Google has clearly found for you already!!! So pull up a chair and enjoy your time here!!Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi Mark and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Mark!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Elgenubi Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi Zuben,Skywatcher Explorer 150PLShould arrive mid to late next week. Course it will be cloudy for 2 weeks now that I've bought it MarkI have heard good things about this scope, I'm sure you will be very happy with it (once the clouds disappear of course!). I've got a 150PDS that I use for imaging. Skywatcher telescopes are popular for a reason - good quality optics and excellent value Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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