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Hello from Littleborough! (Near Rochdale)


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Hello all,

I'm completely new to this and I'm still researching before I buy my first scope. I've picked some things up already from posts on here but its all so confusing! So many options and things.

Anyway, I'll be scanning these threads before the skies but I look forward to mining your minds if that's ok.

Thanks

Colin

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Hello from Walsden! I'm sure you'll enjoy your time spent here on SGL. Lots of great advice!

You should go up to the observatory in Todmorden and have a look at the different scopes there before you make up your mind. They are open every Saturday night.

Clear skies.

Rae

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Hi, Colin, and a warm welcome to SGL! I used to take a small scope to Hollingworth Lake years ago. It was a  great dark sky site then  - but haven't been up that way in a long time. As others have said, it is a good idea to see scopes before buying, and to talk to those who use them. this will help clarify what you want out of your investment. The Astronomy Centre is fairly close to you at Todmorden, and is worth a visit.  I would also recommend, If you haven't done already, downloading 'Stellarium' which is a free planetarium used by a number of people on here to both help locate objects and plan for a viewing session. It is customisable for location (light pollution etc) and for individual telescopes - giving an idea of what you should be able to see through the eye piece. Downloadable here: http://stellarium.org/

Hope that helps,

Martin.

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Thanks for all the welcomes guys. I'm looking forward to get stuck in but I want to make sure I make the right choices first.

Richard, the Fishermans (as was) is one of our favourite places for a chilled out drink (now The Wine Press).

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