LukeAllen1990 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Good Evening,I am completely new to astronomy. I have always been interested in astronomy and this Christmas I was lucky enough to get my first telescope (skywatcher 130 x 900mm reflector) thanks to my wonderful girlfriend I have managed to get one viewing session in since then on New Year's Eve and had fun looking at the moon etc. I am struggling with the lingo and the eq mount at the moment. It feels like trying to learn a new language but I am sure I will get there. Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Hi Luke and welcome to SGL. I'd suggest joining one of your local astro societies like DDAS (Derby and District Astro Soc) or NAS (Nottingham) or EMS (East Mids Stargazers - see link in my signature).Any of these will offer you practical help with your new scope. Meantime feel free to ask specific questions in the relevant sections of this forum. You'll also find a glossary of terms in the Getting Started General Help and Advice section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason.p Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Welcome to the lounge Luke, and congrats on new scope. keep in touch and let us know how you're getting on. Any problems, just ask (in the relevant section).Good luck and clear skiesJason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Don't worry you will soon start to pick up the lingo. We all had to learn it in the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi Luke and welcome to the forum. You will become fluent with the lingo in no time as all hobbies/interest have their jargon and code words - we can't let everyone in on the secrets! Don't hesitate to ask any questions that may arise and the replies will wing their way to you in no time once you have posted them under the relevant sections.Clear skies and hope you enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeAllen1990 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thank you for the welcom Brantuk, I will definitely look into joining an astro society.One other thing that I don't think is worthy of a new thread.... Is "clear skies" the astronomy equivalent of "good arrows" in darts? Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi Luke, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Welcome to SGL, Luke!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hello and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi Luke, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi Luke and welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi Luke and welcome to SGL, enjoy your new scope and the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral Rabbit Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi Luke, welcome to SGL. I know what you mean with the "like learning a new language" thing. Thank god for SGL, YouTube, and the rest of the web. They are all a great reservoir of information. Regards 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 from Edinburgh - getting in touch with a local group really helped me out at the start. Hands on advice from people with experience is invaluableAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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