Complete newbie

[Smurff]

Hi everyone, complete beginners here, would like to know where I could join up with a crowd for learning, and stargazing etc, live in torfaen, can anyone help, thanks 

[Demonperformer]

Welcome to SGL. Getting together with a group is a great way to learn. Unfortunately I don't know the area, but I'm sure someone on here will. 

[RayD]

Welcome to the forums.  There are a number of members in Wales, and maybe some near you who I'm sure would be happy to offer advice.

Have fun and enjoy your new hobby.

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[SteveWolves]

Hi smurff

If you go to the top of the page and click on the resources tab and there is a link to Astro Society finder.

Regards Steve

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[cletrac1922]

Welcome from land down under

There has been posts previously listing astronomy clubs in the UK

Go along to your local club, before racing out and buying a scope, which may later regret

First thing you have to decide, is you want a scope for observing the moon, planets and deep sky objects, or venturing into astrophotography

Just observing, you cannot go past a dob, and a Skywatcher 10" collapsible is ideal choice, and also easy to set up and transport

If astrophotography, then the mount is the most important item, as allows you to track the object you are imaging

Skywatcher ED80 on a EQ5/EQ6 is your weapon of choice

Have fun, and enjoy

John

 

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL Smurff.

[Charon]

Welcome aboard Smurff.

[Floater]

Welcome. Have fun.

[sloz1664]

Hi and a warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi and welcome.

[ronl]

Hello and welcome to SGL, hope you find an answer to your question.

Clear Sky's.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 
 

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

Peter

[MarsG76]

Hello and welcome SGL.... you joined the right place...

 

[EWHB]

Welcome to the community!