Hi from Central Fife

[bertieb]

Hi All

Bit of a newbie when it comes to all things astro. Pretty sure I'll find everything I need right here though. Praying for clear skies so I can try out my new 100mm binos. I got a bit carried away. Kept finding better reviews for more expensive pair which has pushed me way over my intended budget (what a punter! ) Anyway hopefully it will encourage me to get outside and find all those wonderful sights to behold.

Clear skies

Bert

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. What bins did you eventually get?

[Floater]

Welcome, Bert.

If it's an astro-related question you will definitely find all you need here.

Get under those (big) bins as often as you can. Enjoy the hobby and the forum.

[Mr Spock]

Hi Bert, welcome to SGL

[Hawksmoor]

Hi Bert and welcome to SGL . You cannot beat the combination of big bins and a dark sky. I've a pair of 11x80 mm Helios bins which give great views particularly when mounted on a sturdy tripod. Hoping you get some cloud free nights. Best regards from Lowestoft currently under far from pristine skies!

George

[Dave In Vermont]

Greetings, Bert - it's great to have you onboard!

We love questions and finding their answers, so no need to be shy - ask away in any & all of the forums here in SGL.

Starry Skies!

Dave

[Stu1976j]

Welcome Bert, your in for some great views with those bins. do you have some good dark sky areas near you ? 

 

 

[cloudsweeper]

Welcome, Bert, from a former Dunfermline dweller.

Have fun!

Doug.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :-)

[PeterCPC]

Hello Bert and welcome.

Peter

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL Bert .

[gingergeek]

Hi there Bert, welcome to SGL - kick back and relax.

[Dr_Ju_ju]

Hi Bert,

Welcome to the Lounge, wishing you clear skies..

[glowjet]

Hi Bert and welcome to SGL, an awful lot can be covered in the night sky with something in the order of 20 or 25x100mm bins, especially if you can get to some nice dark skies. It is essential that you mount them on a good strong tripod, fitted with a suitable ALT/AZ type binocular mount, or better still a parallelogram mount that can manage the weight, as you will find them extremely difficult to hand hold, enjoy the forum  

[bertieb]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

laudropb I went bonkers and blew my whole astro budget in a oner, started off looking at the Skywatchers, then got distracted by a set of used Helois Quantum 7.1  and eventually plumped for the APM 100 ED semi apos, the slightly cheaper ones in the black aluminium casing. Completely overlooking the fact they were too heavy for my current tripod and head. So officially in the dog house this week now.

Stu1976j I can hide behind the Lomond hills and block out most of the light pollution to the South, Its useful for observing from NW to E. I used to take a run out to Crail, on the coast just south of St Andrews, for the best and closest dark site to me.

 

Cheers

[JamesM]

Hi Bert and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[swag72]

Hi Bert and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and hope that you enjoy your time here.

Look forward to seeing you around

[Charon]

Welcome aboard Bert.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Bert, welcome.