Sakura Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I'm a Uni student from Australia. I'm completely in love with the beauty of the night sky ever since I saw a comet as a child. Been using the naked eye to observe the stars for years, but lately I've decided that I wanted to take this a bit more seriously and have bought a book on astronomy for beginners, alI that is to buy a telescope Currently thinking of purchasing the Skywatcher 6" Dobsonian telescope.Am looking forward to all the new things i will learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avtaram Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hello Sakura, welcome to SGL.Avtar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi Sakura and welcome to SGL from an Aussie now in the uk. You'll not go wrong with a 6" dob. A larger one will allow you to see more but it also costs more and is harder to transport. Get it out to a really dark site and it's as good as a 10-12" in light polluted cities. Where abouts in Oz are you? I'm from Wollongong, just south of Sydney origionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandraj Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi and welcome to the forum.I started with the skywatcher skyliner !%) Dob, its a great scope and allowed me to see a lot, a really enjoyable scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidray Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Welcome to the SGL. Do not get to mad at yourself for not get getting a telescope sooner! You will have a lot a great nights ahead of you! Enjoy and clear sky's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schorhr Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Welcome to the Forum!A 6" is a neat Starter telescope, If you can stretch your Budget a Bit you could Get a 8" ( http://www.google.com/m?hl=de&gl=de&client=ms-android-sonyericsson&source=android-browser-type&q=clark+vision+m51 <-equals the impression under Good conditions when observing longer; Comparison simulation of deepsky objects with smaller telescopes: http://www.binoviewer.at/beobachtungspraxis/teleskopvergleich_deepsky.htm / , )If you want to observe planets, that will work in mediocre conditions as well, for deep sky, a dark location is key, else even bright nebulae may be only faint ( http://www.perezmedia.net/beltofvenus/archives/001459.html ) or not visible at all. First indicator of a dark location: milky way visible? If Not you will have to Transport the telescope to a dark Site (car, or at least a bike hanger, or something smaller that'll fit into a backpack -> Heritage 130p for example).What ever you may choose: Good luck with your purchase and have a lot of fun getting started :-)It's an amazing hobby.if you already have a book and done naked eye observing, you're all set :-)Aditional set of eyepieces, telrad finder + maps don't hurt, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulaw Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hello and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eid Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hello. Welcome to SGL.As others have said, the 6" dob is a good choice for starting astronomy.Let us know how you get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondus Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Heya and welcome from Norway. .6" dob sounds like a good choice, but how about stretching the budget and go for a 10" or 12" or even 16 inch instead?? .Just kidding, have fun. (seriously, just kidding )Rune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockney Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 welcome to SGL sakura. my first scope was a discovery set one cheap but done a job, couple of years later i brought 8" dob, sold that a few months later and brought a 10"dob synscan now the wife is leaving me .i would say to you wait and save up some more and buy a larger aperture even though you have just started thinking about buying a scope. well worth it in the end.on the other hand any scope is better than none. happy hunting and clear skys. go for a 10" nudge nudge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Welcome, Sakura. I think your choice of scope is a good choice of scope.Of course you could save and save some more and get bigger, or even bigger aperture. But you have to get in there. Take the plunge and have fun with the hobby. It would be wrong to buy something that will not be worth keeping but your choice of scope will be worth keeping. I haven't even begun to find the things my scope will/can show me. But I know it will.Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hopson Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi Sakura, the Skywatchers are superb scopes and excellent value for money, a 6" will show you lots too. I bought the 8" and it was amazing!Don't take a year and a half to decide which scope you want like I did though, but do get some great advice from people on here then enjoy!!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi & Welcome to SGL. I have the 8" Dob and am well pleased with it. If you can manage a 10" or higher go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7tsj Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi and welcome to the forum.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us, hope that you enjoy your stay Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethr Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi Sakura and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRWASTRO Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I'm a Uni student from Australia. I'm completely in love with the beauty of the night sky ever since I saw a comet as a child. Been using the naked eye to observe the stars for years, but lately I've decided that I wanted to take this a bit more seriously and have bought a book on astronomy for beginners, alI that is to buy a telescope Currently thinking of purchasing the Skywatcher 6" Dobsonian telescope.Am looking forward to all the new things i will learn.Greetings Sakura,Seeing that you are from Oz when you consider getting a telescope may I recommend :http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htmfrom where to purchase a telescope. His prices are excellent. He carries a wide range of Astronomical stuff and delivery and service are very good.Jeremy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Welcome to SGL . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Welcome to SGL, Sakura!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Hi Sakura and welcome to SGL. A wise choice for a starter scope, the 150 Dob will reveal the night sky like you have never seen it before, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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