Jimsta Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hi, my name is James i have always had an interest in space and planets so i decided it was time to learn astronomy. I hope to go on a naked eye observation tonight using a planisphere and a red bicycle light to get some experience first hand. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hi James and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and decided to join. This is a great place packed full of useful information. You could do a lot worse than downloading a copy of Stellarium for your PC, a really good planetarium programme.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockney Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 welcome jimsta to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hi James welcome to the lounge,that's a good way to learn the night sky, hope the weather is kind to you. Enjoy!Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hello Jimsta and welcome to SGL!! Have a look around and you will find loads of useful advice. As you start to learn your way around the sky things will get easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hi James & Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hi James and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames (.. got to be one of the best names!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Welcome to SGL, Jim!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eid Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi James. Welcome to SGL.How did your night out under the stars go?eid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Welcome to SGL James . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi and welcome from me enjoy the lounge Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi, James, and a warm welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hello and welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsta Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi James. Welcome to SGL.How did your night out under the stars go?eidWell i waited untill 11:30pm and the clouds were blocking the view unfortunatly but i will try again tonight and see what comes of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayded Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hey James,Welcome and hope you saw something during the night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybgoode Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi James and welcome. I am pretty new to astronomy as well and SGL is by far the best resource I have found on the subject.Buy some 10x50 binoculars. You will see a surprising amount with those. Amazon are doing the Olympus DPS1 for £50ish and they are excellent for the money.Sent from my RM-892_eu_euro1_249 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsta Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi James and welcome. I am pretty new to astronomy as well and SGL is by far the best resource I have found on the subject.Buy some 10x50 binoculars. You will see a surprising amount with those. Amazon are doing the Olympus DPS1 for £50ish and they are excellent for the money.Sent from my RM-892_eu_euro1_249 using TapatalkI am looking for a pair to start off with, this could be a good place to look thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi James and welcome to SGL, viewing the night sky with binoculars or just using your eyes for any length of time can be improved with a reclining camping chair if you have one. I went to the lengths of purchasing a collapsible model from Messrs Blacks during one of their end of season sales for £15, it was money well spent, enjoy your Astronomy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oortrageous Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Welcome to the forum, lot's of valuable information here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondus Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Heya James and welcome from metoo .Rune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Pugh Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Greetings James and welcome from Tiree. This site is packed full of useful information which I am sure you will find interesting. I hope that you derive as much pleasure from this site as I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostdance Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Welcome aboard James I'm new here myself but have already upped my knowledge quotient loads in my first week. Great place! Hope you have fun here & good luck.ps Stellarium & the binoculars are great recs - I love zooming in on Satrurn in Stellarium and watch the image traverse my screen just like the real thing. Stellarium is also available as a mobile app. Binoculars are just fab - you see so much more than the dear ol naked eye, takes your breath away at first!Enjoy the Lounge. Cocktails are at 7 on the spacedeck...(well, at my house they are!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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