oldnut Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 today I was given a sky watcher dobsonian, an 8" I think. it was a present, I had said about an interest in star gazing and my wife brought it for me. I do not know a lot about star gazing so I am looking for a recommendation of a beginners book that will tell me where everything in the sky is. also I have read a few post and it seems that better lenses are almost always the first thing that need buying. hoping to take it outside later to see what I can find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7tsj Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hi and welcome to SGL.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hi and welcome to SGL - A good beginners book is 'Turn Left at Orion' and you could also download Stellarium onto your PC, this is a good planetarium programme which should help you learn your way around the sky as well.Look forward to seeing you around and enjoy your new scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondus Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Heya and welcome! .What a great present, an 8" dob.+1 For the book "Turn left at orion", although there are good alternatives.+1 for downloading Stellarium.And you`ve already found Stargazers Lounge .Good luck with your stargazingRune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Pugh Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Welcome Old Nut and greetings from Tiree. You obviously have a wonderful wife! I hope that you get as much fun and enjoyment out of this fabylous site as I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schorhr Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Welcome to the forum :-) Great gift, great telescope. Turn left at orion and later one or two additional eyepieces, and you will have years of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avtaram Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hello and welcome to SGL.+1 for Turn Left at Orion, I would also recommend Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas.Avtar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Steele Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Welcome to SGL. A good scope the 8" dob sure she'll give you some fantastic viewsBen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi and welcome.+1 for stellarium and you can also get it as an app for your tablet/phone. You could also buy a Mag like The Sky at Night or Astronomy Now as they will tell you what is currently visible.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi, welcome to SGL That's a great scope to start with and you'll have plenty of things to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Welcome to SGL oldnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 HI welcome to the loungeGood Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi Oldnut & Welcome to SGL. Great scope you have, I have the same scope. I'm well pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulaw Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Welcome to SGL, Great scope you have there, Will give you some great nights if the clouds stay away!Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Welcome to SGL, Oldnut!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi, Oldnut, and a warm welcome to SGL! Apart from the recommendations for 'Turn Left...' (an excellent introduction to star hopping by the way!) I would also recommend downloading the free planetarium 'Stellarium' which is used by many on here to both show what is available to view and to plan for a viewing session. It is customisable to individual scopes/binos giving an idea of what you should see through your own eyepiece. Downloadable here: http://www.stellarium.org/?ttdownHope that helps,Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi Oldnut and welcome to SGL, that is a very nice scope you have to start your observing with, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviebee Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi, oldnut. Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnut Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 thanks for the warm welcome, I have ordered the book and will have a look for the other later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockney Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 welcome oldnut to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hi and welcome from me Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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