shortyvenus Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hi everyone im new to stargazing I have always wanted to do stargazing. I've had a telescope for 3 years on and off as I live in Worcester so its cloudy most of the time lol. I've seen the moon and Its the most amazing thing I've ever seen. But I want to start trying to look beyond the moon at other planets and further hopefully. So I hope with being on this forum I might get some help with being able to see further. My telescope is a f70076 reflector. And I hope to get on with most people and be involved with some good posts thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jason.p Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Welcome to SGL. Don't worry, those clouds will clear one day and you'll get a chance to look beyond the moon. I'm not sure what your scope is but there's bound to be someone here who does, so don't hesitate to ask anything.If you get a chance, download a programme called "Stellarium" , it's free and will help you find your way around.Best wishes and clear skies for 2016Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shortyvenus Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 This is my telescope Seben 700-76 Reflector Telescope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geministar Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Welcome, fellow new-member!Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggywrinkle Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad to see you here, hope you enjoy your time.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hello and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi there and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenlandPaul Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi ShortyvenusWelcome to SGL. Glad you've enjoyed the views of the Moon through your scope. You should also be able to see the 4 main moons around Jupiter (currently visible in the morning sky and becoming visible late evening in January) and the rings around Saturn, although the latter is very low down this time round and so difficult to get a view that isn't marred by our wobbly atmosphere. Further out, you should be able split some nice double stars and look at some clusters. I imagine your particular scope would struggle with anything but the brightest nebulae and galaxies, but it never hurts to give it a go! EnjoyPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Welcome to SGL, Shorty!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger111 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi Shortyvenus, Greetings from Maldon, Essex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortyvenus Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Thanks for all the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seo Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi and welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triton1 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil-lost! Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Hi Shortyvenus and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hi from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox45 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Hello and welcome to the forum Clear skies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman77 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hi - you can see lots with your scope. Someone already said about Stellarium - great advice. I always put a list of targets together using this before I head out into the night. I found Turn Left At Orion helpful to find some of the easier DSO's and I have a very trusty star chart which helps when I am out in a field somewhere. Happy HuntingAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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