lonpora Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi all,I’m from London but currently based overseas in south Asia for the next several months. Looking to experience as much as I can of observing conditions/objects over in this part of world before heading back home.I've brought an Astromaster 76 EQ over with me from England, and have set it up, but have yet to use it.I'm a complete newbie, and read recently that the best way to start in astronomy is to actually just use your eyes or a decent pair of binoculars to learn the sky. So thats what I’ve been doing in the last couple of weeks or so.I was also pointed towards a book called Turn Left At Orion so I’ll be getting onto that next with my telescope. I’m also thinking of keeping an astronomy diary or logbook of some sort, so i’ll probably keep everyone updated with that too.Looking forward to joining in the discussions and learning from everyone here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us. I think a diary is probably a really good thing to keep, it will keep track of your observations for your own information as well as giving you some comparisons with different conditions etc.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Elgenubi Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hello and welcome to SGL Turn Left at Orion is a good recommendation. It lists observing targets seasonally, explains how to find them and also has plenty of sketches to show you what you should see through the telescope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome to SGL, lonpora!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason71 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi. Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi, Ionpora, and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi Ionpora and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome to SGL, enjoy your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hello Ionpora and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi and welcome to the loungeHope you enjoy the learning process, S G L makes itmuch easier.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astralstroll Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Hello and welcome to SGL. Enjoy the skies.Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie P Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Hi Welcome to SGL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonpora Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thanks to all for the warm welcome, especially Swag72 and Zuben Elgenubl for their insights.The book I mentioned is actually quite readable for a newcomer. Highly recommended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Clear Skies Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy your travels through Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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