onzlow Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have spent the last few months reading the sky at night magazine and slowly gainig a bit of knowledge. I am a complete novice but I have just ordered my first telescope and hopefully at the weekend (if clear) I will have my first viewing.Cheers,Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi Onzlow,Welcome to SGL Hopefully we will all get clear skies the weekend Billy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahone1978 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi Dave, Thought i`d welcome you as i`m new here myself although i`ve been observing for about a year now. Congrats on your new scope, what did you go for? I`m sure you`ll find buckets of useful help from this forum and it seems really friendly too!I`ve been reading through old post and the `sticky` posts and its great, a really useful and helpful place... Enjoy and good luck for the weekend John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelRat Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hello Dave What scope have you ordered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi from me as well :wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Welcome to SGL.Hope you enjoy your stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 :wave: Hi and welcome to SGL, Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferox Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Welcome to SGL Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotastro Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi and welcome to SGL :wave: We could all do with some good weather.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hello Dave and a warm welcome to SGL. phillc :wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeceeTal2M Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hi Dave,welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunator Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hello DaveWelcome to SGL CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanDare Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Welcome Dave,What 'scope did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Welcome to SGL Onzlow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centroid Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hi Dave, and welcome to SGL.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff RV Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Welcome aboard Dave.Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Periscope Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 And welcome from an old sea dog, who spends half my time beneath the waves, when not observing the skies. By the way, you can blame me for this awful weather, because it was quite reasonable until I bought my new scope about six weeks ago. Ever since, it's either been raining or too cloudy :clouds1: to see much. I have managed to get in two decent viewing sessions and I am hoping that this coming weekend, I will be able to get the scope out again. :scratch: According to the wether forecasts from the BBC, we are supposed to be having some decent weather for B/H Sun & Mon at least, :sunny: but don't hold your breath, we all know what these weather experts are like for telling porkies Geoff :salute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Welcome to SGL Dave, nice to welcome another new member.I hope you soon get to grips with your new telescope. Any problems arise, just shout out and a you will get all the help you need. Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxo Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hi Dave :wave: ,A very warm welcome to SGL.Steve.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanJ Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hello Dave, welcome to SGL. Have fun with your new 'scope.Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzlow Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hi all,To all those who were interested to know the scope i have purchased, well I have gone for a beginners scope, a Celestron Astro Master 90EQ-MD with motor drive.I know it's not hubble but I would appreciate any comments if anyone knows much about this scope.Thanks,Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hi. Dave, I am not familiar with the scope you have purchased, except to say it is a refractor, 90mm diameter lens, and a focal ratio of almost f12. It is Celestron, so it will have a good quality build. You should get some excellent results on the moon planets, and double stars. It might be difficult on deep sky objects except for the brighter ones. It is driven as you say, so maintaining an object in the field of view at f12 is desirable. A very decent starter telescope I would say, and I hope you get some great viewing. Of course your weather would have to be a lot better than ours. It has been horrendous for a while now. Good Luck Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi Dave welcome to the SGL :sunny: :sunny: Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minotaur Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi Dave, welcome to the forum.Good luck with the new scope and don't forget to post a first light report if you get a clear night at the weekend (fingers crossed).Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonsleeve Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi onzeI know you got your scope today so i hope you have dared to take it out of the box ( without much swearing ) and have had a quick go at putting it all together ( again without much swearing ) although with your luck i doubt anyof us will have clear skies ever again but then you could say it's my fault for getting you interested in the first Place anyway good luck with the scope heres hoping theres a break in the cloud for a quick scan.ps must be going well no phone callMartin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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