mastodon Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 hi everyone.i'm new to the amateur astronomy game.had my telescope (skywatcher explore 130 autotrak) for a week now.still not managed to get out yet due to the clouds.been cloud obsessed for the last week and constantly looking at the sky.not a good idea when driving but hard to stop yourself! anyway hope to get out soon to see for myself what everyoe on this great forum is going on about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi and welcome from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 MastodonWelcome to SGL.I suspect that the reason you have clouds is cos you have a new scope.They seem to hang around together!There are a few past and current owners of a 130 who may be able to help with your questionsSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferox Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Welcome to SGL Mastodon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centroid Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hello, and welcome to SGL.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotastro Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Welcome to SGL.Hope you get better weather soon. The 130 is a good starter scope, will show you a lot.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trudie Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi and welcome from me too.Trudie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Welcome to SGL Mastadon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron.s.g Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi Mastodon and welcome,it seems like years since we had any clear skies,regards ron.s.g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastodon Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 thanks for the warm wlcome.anyway it must have been something i said bcause within half an hour of writing my post the clouds cleared and i was out armed with stellarium on my laptop and a pair of 10x50 binos under a crystal clear night sky.after finding the orion nebular i set up my telescope and had a good look.i had a great view of venus and the orion nebular then set my sights on finding the andromida galaxy.using stellarium i eventually found it but within seconds before i had chance to change my eye piece the cloud roled in again DOH! all in all a great half an hour and very exciting i even persuaded the wife to come out and have a look.can't wait for some warmer weather though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hello Mastodon and a warm welcome to SGL. Glad you managed to get some observing in.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.brightmore Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 A warm welcome for a stargazer from Cleethorpes - where its just as cloudy. But I did just manage to get a few glimpses of Comet Lulin last night. If you're not already aware we have a local astronomical society: http://www.cdas.synaptics.biz/ Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Welcome to SGL Mastodon. Any questions or advice you may need, just ask away. Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hi welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanJ Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hello Mastodon, welcome to SGL where we are all cloud obsessed.Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashenlight Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hi Mastodon, I'm new to this forum too - joined a few days ago. Already had loads of help and advice off this great bunch, they are brilliant! I should be getting the same scope as you in the next month, glad you managed to try it out - the cloud is relentless here.Welcome to SGL Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hi Mastadon,A warm welcome to SGL, you will have to scan the adds for one of those cloud clearing devices, which we are all looking for, Lol.Regds,John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukbigd Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hi and welcome to a great forum, Just one word of advice... there is no such thing as an stupid question, so ask away if you need to know anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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