simon369 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hello I ma 25 years oldI ma very new to Astronomy. However i have started to become curious and interested in space / the universe and other planets.O dont have a telescope yet,.My first step is to learn about things first then i know what i am looking for / at when i do get a very good telescope Thank you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x6gas Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hello 25 year old Simon and welcome to SGL!You've come to the right place... and you are probably also correct to hold off buying your first scope until you have an idea of what parts of the hobby interest you most (your requirements will differ depending on whether you are primarily interested in the planets / moon or deep sky objects (nebula etc) and whether you're interested in visual astronomy or might want to get in to astrophotography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi Simon and welcome to SGL. A basic star map or download Stellarium, together with good dark skies is all you require to start your observations, however, a pair of binoculars, something in the region of 7x50 or 10x50, would be an advantage, as these will reveal much more in the night sky than your basic eye sight, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and also at the start of your interest before you've bought anything. There's loads of folks on here who will love to help you spend your money when you are ready!! Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi Simon and welcome to the wonderful world of astronomy, and the Stargazers lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hello Simon and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Clear Skies Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWilky Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Welcome to SGL Good choice on holding off until you have done some research. There is a lot of choice out there and its best to make an educated purchase.Whatever takes your fancy run it by everyone here and you will get an honest opinion as i think every scope in existence has been owned by someone on here at some time.7Good luck with your research and look forward to seeing you around.Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon369 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 My spelling in my first thread is awful lol.Thank you for the reply's.Very exciting stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi Simon and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi Simon, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hello Simon and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie P Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi Welcome to SGL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi Simon and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetraveler3 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hello,I am new as well, about three months observing now. This site is extremely helpful and fun as well. I always get great answers to my questions here. Welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hello Simon, I'm new here too and I've been learning lots here. You did good finding this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Davenport Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Welcome to the Lounge, I hope the bug bites and you have my happy years counting photons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Welcome along.. It's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inedible_hulk Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hi Simon, welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Simon!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hi, Simon, and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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