Rogue1892 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hello, didn't know where to put this so thought I'd put here I brought a Skymax 127 Maksutov-Cassegrain with goto mount about a year ago, been out with it three or four times and had some great views of Jupiter, Mars and the Moon, I have no garden so have to go out with it which can be a bit of a mission and a little bit lonely haha, so haven't been out as much as I would like.I'm starting to get the itch to start viewing again but would really like some company and some experienced help as I would like to view other night sky objects. I'm in Sevenoaks, Kent and was just wondering if anyone knows of any groups that meet up in or around Sevenoaks ? I've looked online but the nearest groups are a bit too far for me to travel too, so thought I'd aske in here and maybe members in the Sevenoaks area arrange meets.Dark skiesJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Starwatcher Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hello John and welcome to SGL you've found the right place to post your question someone will be along in a minute to advise of Sstronomy clubs in your area soon, I'm sure. In the mean time a good star programme. To down load to the lap top would help. stellarium seems to be one of the better ones and it's free. A very god book to read would be Turn Left at Orion.Clear skies and best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hello John and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hi John, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Welcome to SGL John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hi John and welcome to the lounge, have a look hear for your local club. http://www.astronomyclubs.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hi John & Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 The link above gives 9 clubs for Kent, with that number one should be accessable.Edenbridge advertises one but looks like you would need a car - not sure if you drive.Orpington advertises one and there is a train line up to there from Sevenoaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 First light optics have a Society finder. Plug in your postcode and it'll show the nearest societies that have entered their details.http://www.firstlightoptics.com/locator.htmlCheersAnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox45 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hello and welcome to the forum Clear skies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hello and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue1892 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi thanks for all your replies, I see that Edenbridge and Orpington have clubs and have been in touch with both and will no doubt attend a meeting with one of them, I was hoping that there was members on here from Sevenoaks that maybe get together more local that I could meet up with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symesie04 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Welcome Rogue.It never fails to amaze me how fellow SGL members will quite happily do some donkey work to help out. Good lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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