Jump to content

New member

canada kev

By canada kev
in Welcome

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 27
  • Created
  • Last Reply
ronin

ronin

Posted
Posted

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: :grin:

Link to comment
Share on other sites
glowjet

glowjet

Posted
Posted

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
JonC

JonC

Posted
Posted

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
Tums

Tums

Posted
Posted

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.html

Also 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

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.