Hello from Lancashire

[Iced Tiger]

Hi from a cloudy west Lancashire, bought a Celestron Nexstar 8SE during the first lock down. I have been reading the forum for a while for hints and tips, so I thought I would join. Still on a steep learning curve and adding to the set up as I go. Already invested in a few bits and bobs, recent purchase of a Baader 2” star diagonal and some click lock adapters is on the way from FLO. Hope they turn up for Wednesday, looks like it will be cloud free over me.

atb

Neil.

[Starwatcher2001]

Welcome aboard SGL Neil. Good to have you with us.

The learning curve can be steep, but take it at your own pace, the stars aren't going anywhere. What types of objects do you think you'll prefer? I like a mixed bag, but don't get much chance at galaxies with the light pollution around here. (Bortle 7/8).

Good choice of scope.

[Mr Spock]

Hi Neil, welcome to SGL 

[Iced Tiger]

Thanks for the welcome gents, I am concentrating on the planets at the moment, Mars being visible most of the time. Waiting for a chance to observe the moon which should come on Wednesday.  I think I might suffer with light pollution as well, will have to see about galaxies further down the line.

[Paul M]

Hi from the over the Wyre!

[banjaxed]

Hi Neil, welcome to SGL.

[sloz1664]

Hi Neil, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[Matt61]

Welcome from a fellow newcomer. 

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun.  🙂

Edited November 1, 2020 by Floater

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[cloudsweeper]

Hi Neil.  You've got a nice 'scope there!  Since you have a 2" diagonal,  you might consider something like a 42mm Revelation to squeeze a bit more field of view out of it.

And to start on galaxies, go for the famous M31.  It's a treat to see such an object.  I saw it easily the other night with a small aperture and a bright Moon!  M81 (and 82) should also be easily manageable.

Have fun!

Doug.

[reezeh]

Hi Neil and welcome!

 

You do know that buying new astro kit brings clouds don't you?  😃😂😂😂

 

Robert 

[Iced Tiger]

Thanks for the warm welcome and your comments.

[cletrac1922]

Neil

Welcome from Land Down Under

You travel the universe in this forum

John

 

[PeterCPC]

Hello Neil and welcome.

[rwilkey]

Hi Neil, a warm welcome from me too.  Good luck and clear skies!

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Neil, welcome. 

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂