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Hi everyone.

I am new to this and don't really know where to start!

I have a few friends who have recently got in to astronomy and my sister-in-law has been a keen star gazer for a good few years. I have always enjoyed looking through her telescope or looking at the night sky with just my eyes. The stars have always fascinated me and I love the serenity of being outside, just chilling out and gazing upwards. She pointed out that as I live in the middle of no where and have gloriously dark skies, I would be crazy to not take advantage and learn a little more about all things astro.

I don't have a telescope  but I do have some binoculars. They are old and a bit rubbish, so I'll have to look into purchasing something better, but they will do for now.

I'm looking forward to getting more into this hobby and learning about the wonders of the sky. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated!

I hope you're all having a great bank holiday weekend.

Happy star gazing!

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Hi, and Welcome to your new hobby, first suggestion is one you will see lots on the forum , get some good books and read up about what you can expect to see. 'Turn left at Orion' & 'observing with Binoculars' would be a good start.

Enjoy your Journey. ;)

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Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :smiley: download a copy of stellearium its free http://www.stellarium.org/en_GB/ nothing wrong with the MK1 eyeball but, a nice pair of wide angle binoculars would be good place to start.

turn left at Orion is the book that is recommended the most for beginners http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turn-Left-Orion-Hundred-Telescope/dp/0521781906

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Hi, and Welcome to your new hobby, first suggestion is one you will see lots on the forum , get some good books and read up about what you can expect to see. 'Turn left at Orion' & 'observing with Binoculars' would be a good start.

Enjoy your Journey. ;)

Thanks Tums :smiley:

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Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :smiley: download a copy of stellearium its free http://www.stellarium.org/en_GB/ nothing wrong with the MK1 eyeball but, a nice pair of wide angle binoculars would be good place to start.

turn left at Orion is the book that is recommended the most for beginners http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turn-Left-Orion-Hundred-Telescope/dp/0521781906

 Thanks for the links :smiley:

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Welcome to SGL. Dorset eh....my favourite County.

Peter

Hi Peter.

I'm originally from Reading, Berkshire, but i've lived in West Dorset for 8 years. It is now my favourite county too. Such a beautiful part of the country :smiley:

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Dark skies, eh!

How wonderful. That advice about taking advantage is spot on.

Enjoy. Lots to be excited about ...

Hi Floater.

Yes, I agree. It seems like it would be such a waste if I weren't to make the most of the amazingly dark nights we get where I am. I am so lucky to live in a beautiful, tiny village, where there is absolutely no street lighting. I'm also in a detached house, so I don't have any neighbour's garden/security lights annoying me either. I just don't know why I didn't think of getting into astronomy sooner - doh!

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