New to Stargazing

[TheDanceOfEternity]

Hi All,

I've always had a passing interest in astronomy and cosmology.  Having recently moved into a very rural area with almost no light pollution, I am really interested in doing some stargazing.  The night sky is gorgeous from my house, on a clear night the milky way can be observed clearly, it's simply stunning! I was going to run out an buy a telescope. After some lurking and reading around here, I've decided to belay that and look for a decent set of 10x50 binoculars to start with. Hoping to learn as I go!

[PeterCPC]

Hi and welcome.

Download Stellarium - it's free and will help you find your way around the sky. Before you think of buying a scope, really consider what you want to do and research well.

Peter

[laudropb]

Hello and welcome to the lounge. Binos are definately the best way to get started

[OscarTheGrouch]

Welcome to the forum!  I bought a telescope because I couldn't get on with binoculars!!  I don't regret it, but it did take some research to find what I wanted in the price bracket I was happy with and that allowed me to buy some additional eyepieces too. 

[HIP3802]

Hi, TheDanceofEternity, and a warm welcome to SGL!

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[swag72]

Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and hope that you enjoy your time here.

Look forward to seeing you around

[Tums]

Hi and Welcome to this Fantastic Hobby, with your Clear skies and no LP, You'll be the envy of a lot of people. Enjoy your viewing.

[Floater]

Welcome.

Have fun.

But I'd go easy on describing those lovely skies - you could make people jealous. Or even move in next door to you!

[TheDanceOfEternity]

Thanks all for the kind welcomes and recommendations. I am enjoying reading and learning more about this hobby!

And stay away from my land! I meant to say it is smoggy and I live next door to a bristling metropolis! 

[Floater]

See how much you're learning already!

[avtaram]

Hello and welcome to SGL.

Avtar

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[Bizibilder]

Hello and welcome to SGL!!

[Ulaw]

Hello and welcome to SGL

[HighlandBoy]

Hi and welcome to SGL

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[Blind Pugh]

Greetings and welcome from Tiree. This site is packed full of useful information which I am sure you will find interesting.

[eid]

Hi All,

I've always had a passing interest in astronomy and cosmology.  Having recently moved into a very rural area with almost no light pollution, I am really interested in doing some stargazing.  The night sky is gorgeous from my house, on a clear night the milky way can be observed clearly, it's simply stunning! I was going to run out an buy a telescope. After some lurking and reading around here, I've decided to belay that and look for a decent set of 10x50 binoculars to start with. Hoping to learn as I go!

 

I think your choice of binoculars to start is a very good one especially with such a great sky. Welcome to the forum.

[ronl]

Hi and welcome to the lounge,

Good Luck and Clear Sky's

[Pondus]

Heya and welcome from the west coast of Norway

Rune

[cockney]

hello and welcome to SGL sounds like you have a really nice place to view from.

[purdo]

Hi & Welcome to SGL.

[Pete Presland]

Welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

[Charon]

Welcome aboard