Ambermoon Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi everone, my name is Valerie and am new to this site - only recently became interested in astronomy and still don't know very much - looking forward to learning more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi Valerie,Warm welcome to SGL. I would say find your local astro group and go along to one of their meets and see what others have and what might suit you best. A lot of folk start off with a pair of binos and a star map. Download a planetarium program, plenty out there but try stellarium its great and free to be found here ;-- http://www.stellarium.org/ . A couple of books to help you learn the sky are 'turn left at orion' and 'sky&telescope pocket star atlas'.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambermoon Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Thanks so much for the advice, will get on the case to get the suggested books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim80 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi.Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi Valerie and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi Valerie 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...
sologuitarist61 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hello and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hello Valerie, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi Valerie & Welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy your time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BFJ Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Welcome to SGL Valerie...I've always found this bunch of reprobates ( ) are always very forthcoming with help and advice so you're in the right place.May clear skies follow you around.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Welcome, Valerie. Main thing is to have fun with your new interest - and there's plenty to be had.Reprobates indeed! Mods! Do have a word with the above rascal, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Aldebaran- Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi Valerie, welcome to SGL! What's your equipment? If you've purchased a scope yet of course, when you're able to edit your profile and can include a "signature " it would help a great deal by including your scope details in the signature( which will appear at the bottom of every post you make.) This makes it easier for people to help out with any questions you may have by knowing your equipment upfront, saves you having to repeat yourself often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hi Valerie and welcome to the forum. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions (....no such thing as a daft question) as we are her to help you.Clear skies and hope you enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ44 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hi Valerie and welcome to SGL.Plenty of knowledgeable folk here to help you along the way.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Welcome to SGL, Valerie!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hello Valerie and a warm welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondus Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Heya Valerie, and welcome .Rune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylon Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hello Valerie and a warm welcome, you will find plenty of help here.Cylon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondofchips Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hi Valerie & welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Welcome aboard Valerie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hi Valerie and welcome to SGL, enjoy your Astronomy and the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Hello Valerie and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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