canada kev Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hello, I will be receiving an Omni XLT 120 next week and it will be my first time using a telescope. I am very much looking foward to my first peek through the lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada kev Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks Pete, looking foward to getting into stargazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim80 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi.welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Where about in BC? We have a couple of people from Vancouver and one a bit North and West if I recall. And one or two in Victoria.Know the clubs are a fair distance apart but have you checked out RASC for clubs and events.Generally your weather is about as bad/unpredictable as ours. :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL - I hope that you enjoy your time here.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi Kev,Warm welcome to SGL. Hope you enjoy the forums. That's a great scope to have, will give years of good service. If you have not already done so download a planetarium program, lots out there but try stellarium, its great and free . To be found here:-- http://www.stellarium.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi Kev, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondofchips Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi & welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hello and welcome Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Welcome to SGL, Kev!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL . Enjoy your scope when it arrives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylon Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hello kev and a warm welcome, hope you enjoy your scope when it arrives.Cylon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi Kev and welcome to the formClear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi Kev and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi Kev and welcome to SGL, your Omni XLT 120 is a very capable scope and you should enjoy the views you will get through it. If it is any encouragement, Charles Messier did most of his work with a refractor of a similar aperture, when he made his famous catalogue of objects for all to find, although the glass will not have been up to the same quality as modern instruments. Enjoy your Astronomy and the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeutronNick Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Welcome from Nick in Cambs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 g'day canook and welcome to sgl...so much to see up there. where to start hey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 And hello from me in Kent. Think my new telescope is sitting at the courier company, going to pick it up Saturday before heading to a beer festival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tums Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi Kev , Welcome to the Lounge. I have posted this on a number of threads 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...
ToxoLight Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi Kev and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ44 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi Kev and welcome from down underCheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox45 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hello and welcome to the forum !Clear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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