Stivius Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm Stephen 38 and live in Co.down, and at the moment i'm tormented by clouds and streetlights. I used to observe with an old pair of binoculars when i was a kid, always since then i'd intended to get a small scope but life, beer, the wife, kids and work always got in the way.So last spring i picked up a little Celestron Astromaster 130eq on sale and set about trying to learn how to use it. I soon however realized the two EP i had weren't up to much so picked up a few new ones and swapped out what i can only say was the not very useful mount and tripod for a skywatcher eq3-2 mount a telrad and the day after the telrad an A4 sheet of closed cell foam for a telrad dew shield. Been mainly trying to remember my way around the sky for the last few months picked up a phillips skymap and lunar map and have been grabbing a couple of hours here and there trying to get used to the equipment. (Your site i have found has been an invaluable help so i figured i should at least sign up and say thanks for the hints and pointers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi Stephen and welcome to SGL - This is a great place to be, chocked full of helpful folks willing to impart their knowledge, that's what makes this place Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Welcome to SGL, Stephen!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Welcome to SGL.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi Stephen, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi Stephen, welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcinek82 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 A warm welcome to You from Marcin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi Stephen and welcome to SGL, learning the night sky does not come easy to those not accustomed to staring skywards, little but as often as you can, soon pointer stars and Constellations will begin register with you, pick all those that are circumpolar to start with, as you see them every night thought the seasons, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 HI welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi Stephen and welcome to the forumClear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strutsinaction Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Welcome aboard, Stephen! Have you tried Stellarium yet? A useful (and free) tool to help find your way around the night sky when it's cloudy! I would also recommend the book 'Turn Left At Orion'. This helped me when I was starting out.RegardsJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi and welcome to S G LHope you enjoy the forum.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi, Stephen, and a warm welcome to SGL!+1 for 'Stellarium' - a great free tool for planning a viewing session and finding your way around the night sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hello and welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zadoq Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hi and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hello Stephen and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjackson Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hi and welcome.wishing u clear skies....;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hi Stephen & Welcome to SGL. Whereabouts are you, I'm in Bangor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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