sHiMoZu Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi everyone. I'm Rob from the West Midlands and have been an 'arm chair' astronomer for years but have never looked through a telescope in my life. I am now finally getting out of the 'arm chair' and will hopefully purchase a telescope very soon. I have been lurking in the forum for a few days now and have found some excellent advice here so far. Hope to learn more as I spend more time here.Thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon-Watcher Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi Rob,Welcome. You will love this place. If you can't get an answer here, then it doesn't exist.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtreemchaos Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 hi mate and welcome from charl in south wales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. There are many experts on this site, but like you they all started out with a first scope and lots of questions to ask. Best of luck choosing your first scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inedible_hulk Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi Rob, welcome to the forum [emoji4]Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi Rob and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi Rob and welcome to SGL - This place is a mine of information, so I'm pleased that you found us Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-H Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hello and welcome Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi Rob and welcome to SGL, by joining the forum you will, most certainly, widen your Astronomy horizons. The opportunity to get out under the stars, is obviously beckoning. But when it comes to scope choice there just might be another dilemma, "which one" don`t worry we are here to help spend your hard earned cash, enjoy the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi, Rob, and a warm welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi Rob,Warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forums. You don't need a scope at first, get used to the sky, download a copy of Stellarium :-- http://www.stellarium.org/, if you can get a copy of 'turn left at orion' when you get a scope you'll know where objects are and how to find them. A pair of bino's would help!Also before buying a scope find your local astro group, go along to one of their meets and see what others have and what may suit you best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon-Watcher Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi Damian,I finally got Stellarium to work by downloading an older version as recommended by xtreemchaos. It works superbly. Even managed to change the Default setting -from Paris(?) to Abertawe. Re: Turn Left at Orion, I have seen there are a couple of versions available. Do you think the ring binder version is better/best?Diolch yn fawr in advance Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave In Vermont Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Greetings & Welcome! Nice to have you aboard. Questions? Ask away! We love 'em. Soon you'll be answering them too.'ta,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim80 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hi Rob welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hi Rob, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Welcome to SGL, Rob!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hi Rob and welcome to the forumClear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ44 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi Rob and welcome to the lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sHiMoZu Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thank you all for the very warm welcome and apologies for the slow reply. I'm zooming in on my first telescope purchase and am going to try an obtain a Skywatcher Skyliner 200P dobsonian. I've already ordered a copy of 'Turn left at Orion' and have had Google Sky Maps installed on my phone for a few years but have never used it properly. I will also install Stellarium on my pc.Before I start firing away with questions, I'll search the forum first and read through what is already there and will rely on members to help fill in the gaps Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hello Rob and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarsG76 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Welcome to SGL... if you have any questions or need any advise on equipment than there are heaps of people here who are happy to share their experiences and knowledge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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