Freakshow Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Hey GuysI’m from Norway and have always had an over average interest for space, I’ve got hold of an older telescope (Meade EXT-70) and my first thought was "ok, now what" I’ve always jumped head first into stuff and gadgets and ending up getting the biggest and bade gadgets around, before most of them have ended up as coat hangers / umbrella stands or just dust collectors As I’ve grown "older and hopefully wiser" i will start with this scope i got, just to see if it something that i will use and have fun with, before taking on better and more costly equipment, as i see this hobby has no limit upwards and as i have mention, i don’t need more dust collectors With the stuff i got were this Meade #506 AstroFinder Software and Cable Connector Kit and a Bresser PC Eyepiece USBThanks for now, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 ... something that i will use and have fun with ...In those few words you have it all!Welcome to the forum. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Hi & Welcome to SGL, good luck with your new scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave In Vermont Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Greetings and welcome to SGL! We love questions here, so please don't be shy. Nice to have you aboard.Clear Skies,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ44 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and hope that you enjoy your time here.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tums Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Welcome to the Lounge. I have posted this on a thread before, to try and give some basic things for a new starter. Hope it helps a little. Welcome to this fascinating Pastime. Firstly, I'd get a copy of a good astronomy Guide, something like, ' Turn Left at Orion ' or 'The Backyard Astronomers guide' books like these are invaluable when your starting out.There are also some great free software, you can get to show you what's in the sky at night. http://www.skymaps.com Is something that you can print off, and is very handy.There's also some software called 'Stellarium '. http://www.stellarium.org/en_GB/That's great if you have a tablet or phone with you, whilst observing.The other recommendation is find your nearest. Astro society, and go along, and see what other people have, it's a perfect opportunity to ask questions. http://www.firstligh...om/locator.htmlAlso have a good read at some of the beginners threads on here, they are very helpful,and may well give you some answers.A must read is this. Please don't expect to see things , as you would on TV or in magazines. http://stargazerslou...-expect-to-see/But for now your main objective is. ENJOY YOUR STARGAZING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave In Vermont Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'll second "Turn Left at Orion." It seems a Pdf. version is available for free. This would mean you would need Adobe Reader - also free. Here's the link to Turn Left at Orion:http://www.acizif.com/IT-cursuri/Astronomie/Manuale/Turn%20left%20at%20orion%20%281%29.pdfSo if you don't mind reading on a screen, it should save you some ££ to spend on all the new gear you'll want. Clear Skies,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Welcome to SGL . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plouer Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Welcome to SGLDon't worry you'll soon be spending lots of money on your new hobby lolPeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hello and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox45 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hello and welcome to the forum Clear skies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakshow Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 In those few words you have it all!Welcome to the forum. Have fun.I really hope so, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakshow Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Greetings and welcome to SGL! We love questions here, so please don't be shy. Nice to have you aboard.Clear Skies,DaveIll be sure to remember that Dave Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakshow Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Welcome to the Lounge.I have posted this on a thread before, to try and give some basic things for a new starter.Hope it helps a little. Welcome to this fascinating Pastime. Firstly, I'd get a copy of a good astronomy Guide, something like, ' Turn Left at Orion ' or 'The Backyard Astronomers guide' books like these are invaluable when your starting out.There are also some great free software, you can get to show you what's in the sky at night. http://www.skymaps.com Is something that you can print off, and is very handy.There's also some software called 'Stellarium '. http://www.stellarium.org/en_GB/That's great if you have a tablet or phone with you, whilst observing.The other recommendation is find your nearest. Astro society, and go along, and see what other people have, it's a perfect opportunity to ask questions. http://www.firstligh...om/locator.htmlAlso have a good read at some of the beginners threads on here, they are very helpful,and may well give you some answers.A must read is this. Please don't expect to see things , as you would on TV or in magazines. http://stargazerslou...-expect-to-see/But for now your main objective is. ENJOY YOUR STARGAZING. Thank you, very helpfull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakshow Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'll second "Turn Left at Orion." It seems a Pdf. version is available for free. This would mean you would need Adobe Reader - also free. Here's the link to Turn Left at Orion:http://www.acizif.com/IT-cursuri/Astronomie/Manuale/Turn%20left%20at%20orion%20%281%29.pdfSo if you don't mind reading on a screen, it should save you some ££ to spend on all the new gear you'll want. Clear Skies,DaveThanks for that pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakshow Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Welcome to SGLDon't worry you'll soon be spending lots of money on your new hobby lolPeterlol, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakshow Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Thanks for the warm velcome guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim80 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi.Welcome to SGL.Spend Spend Spend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi, Freakshow, and a warm welcome to SGL! This can certainly be the right hobby for someone into gadgets - if you want it to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakshow Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi.Welcome to SGL.Spend Spend Spend Hehe, thanks i can for sure see a warm credit card in my future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakshow Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi, Freakshow, and a warm welcome to SGL! This can certainly be the right hobby for someone into gadgets - if you want it to be!Thanks HIP3802, yeah /me like gadgets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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