Hello, I'm new here

[Vurt]

Hi Everyone, I'm Richard and am new here

I've just taken delivery of a skyliner 200p dobsonian yesterday.  I managed to spot Jupiter last night before the clouds rolled in, pretty breathtaking for my first viewing.  I live up in the darkness of the peak district.  I'm sure I'll have some questions for you experienced folk at some point but for now I'll get to grips with my equipment and see what I can see.

[rwilkey]

Hi Richard, a very warm welcome from me down south, great area you live in for stargazing so enjoy all the sights and your new telescope!

[Demonperformer]

Hi, Richard, & welcome to SGL. 

An 8" dob is a great instrument and will give you some fantastic views. If you thought Jupiter was good, wait till you see Saturn!

Your dark skies will be the envy ofany here.

Just post any questions on the relevant board and you will find a wealth of experience and knowledge and a willingness to share it. 

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[JamesF]

Welcome.  Is that a Jeff Noon reference?

James

[MarsG76]

Welcome to SGL, Richard.

 

[Eastman]

Welcome from the Netherlands Richard, you are starting with a good scope.

It will bring you lots of good observations for the years to come. Enjoy and clear skies.

[RiponJas]

Hi there and welcome, I'm still new to all this but learning loads from this forum.. 

Jas 

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hello there Richard, welcome. 

[Mr Spock]

Hi Richard, welcome to SGL

[Floater]

Welcome. Have fun. 

[Vurt]

Blimey, that's a lot of welcome. Thanks very much and yes it is a Jeff Noon reference

[Whistlin Bob]

Welcome aboard. I started with a 200p and it was all the scope I needed for a long time. You'll be able to go even further with those dark skies!

[cletrac1922]

Welcome Richard from land down under

Another trick for using your new dob

You did not mention if had solid or collapsible tube dob 

From FLO, or similar astronomy shops, you can purchase Baader film, and attached using sticky tape under the small hole in the lid of your dob

Place the lid back on your scope, and with the small cap remove, able to observe the sun

Ensure you do not have your spotting scope attached when doing solar viewing

 

 

[sloz1664]

Hi Richard & a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[Rebel_cowboy_83]

welcome from the states

[ronl]

Hello Richard, and welcome to SGL, enjoy your new scope, and I will see you around the forums.

Clear Sky's.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire ?