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[Matttt]

Hi all,

 

Quick introduction, I am new to the forum after buying my first real telescope after waiting far too many years. I have always had a fascination with the night sky but never got round to making the time to take it a bit more seriously.  Whilst waiting for the weather to improve I have been attempting to learn what constellations are visible this time of year, still a long way to go!

Well, now I have an 8" dob (a Stellalyra from FLO) and tonight got it out for the first time since receiving it. First task was to line up the finder scope which I did using Alnilam, after that I managed to locate the Orion nebula, pretty pleased with the first viewing.

In the future I hope to get to some dark sky sites, go to some star parties and learn more about the night sky so I can observe all year round.

 

Thanks

Matt

[bosun21]

Hi Matt 👋, welcome to the lounge. You have made a solid choice for your first telescope. A planisphere is great for showing and learning the constellations 

[glafnazur]

Hi and welcome Matt. I second bosun21, a good scope to start with. My first 'proper' scope was an 8" reflector and had many great years observing with it.

Edited February 26, 2022 by glafnazur
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[RT65CB-SWL]

Hi @Matttt and welcome to SGL. 

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun. 🙂

[M40]

Hello Matt and welcome to the site 👍

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

[banjaxed]

Hi Matt, welcome to SGL.

[Matttt]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I will certainly look into a Planisphere - I do have 'Turn Left at Orion' on order so hopefully that will come in handy too.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Matt, welcome. 

[NGC 1502]

Hi and a warm welcome 👍

Your 8” Dob is a brilliant choice. It could be a lifetime telescope, such a capable convenient and all round lovable instrument.

Enjoy, Ed.

[dave34]

Welcome to the lounge, you have chosen a great first scope, 

[barbulo]

Hi and welcome to SGL

[PXR5]

Welcome to SGL Matt, thanks for joining us 🙂

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂

[Matttt]

Thank you for the continued warm welcomes. I am quickly finding out I have a lot to learn! The good thing is, i'm in no rush and I am looking forward to enjoying this for years to come