New to Astronomy from Cornwall

[madala]

Hi all,

I'm new to astronomy but have had an interest for some time.  Dusted off a few books, got a nice second-hand pair of binoculars and have been out and about trying to pick up the stars and planets.  Have had a bit of luck and some clear skies in "Sunny" Cornwall, UK, but thought that I'd get myself a telescope and try to get a better look.  Got the new scope but not the weather to use it.

Have been reading some of the forums and topics and this is a great site with amazing info and friendly advice, thanks.

Looking forward to joining in with some of the discussions when I learn a bit more.

Cheers

[swag72]

Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us in your quest

Look forward to seeing you around

[ronin]

Which scope did you get?

The bigger the scope the worse and longer the weather will be.

Which bit of Cornwall, several people are down that way.

[madala]

Hi Ronin,

Got myself a Skywatcher Explorer 130P which had a couple of lenses with it.  Just purchased a Barlow x 2 to increase things a bit but haven't used that yet.  I'm in North Cornwall, Bodmin, which means that I've been up on the moor a couple of times that have given some very clear skies within a few miles of home.  Would be good to catch up with like minded souls in the area.

Cheers

[madala]

Love the website swag72, amazing pics!!

[estwing]

welcome along...I've got family in Delabole and have spent many,many holidays in your wonderful county,clear skies

[Pondus]

Heya from Norway and welcome from another new member.

The only thing I know of Cornwall is ehh  Manderley and Jamaica Inn...

anyways welcome and good luck with your new telescope.

Rune

[Saganite]

Hi there and welcome to the forum

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[sologuitarist61]

Hello and a warm welcome from another Cornwall resident.

[Knight of Clear Skies]

Welcome to the forum from an exiled Cornishman.

[Hawklord]

And welcome from me too.....also from Bodmin

[Jay Wheat]

Hi Madala, welcome to the scientifically minded nut house.

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[Velvet]

welcome... nice part of the country you live

[Floater]

Welcome from just about the other end of the country. Been cloudy for ages ...!

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[madala]

Thanks for the great welcome all of you. May catch up with the more local ones in the future

[lloydy81]

Hi & welcome

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

[purdo]

Hi & Welcome to SGL.

[alan potts]

Madala,

Welcome to Star Gazer Lounge, you live in a very nice part of the world, I lived there for a short while in Newquay. Hope you enjoy the forum and make the most of it, it really is rather good especially when its cloudy.

Alan. 

[gingergeek]

Hi there and welcome to SGL

[PeterCPC]

Hi and welcome.

Peter

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL  .

[Blind Pugh]

Greetings and welcome from Tiree.  I wish you many happy hours of reading on this site; there is a huge amount of really useful information here for us newcomers.