Another hello from SW Wales

[catnash]

Hello there

New here after getting one of those Skywatcher Skymax 127 Goto scopes. Only had one brief 'first light' moments, itching for more but working nights, just amazed tha it's taken me this long to get a scope.

Even recognizing Vega was a very big thing. Just need to get rid of some clouds, though in Carmarthen, moving to the countryside soon and any potential house I get must have viewing potential.

So I'm on a very steep learning curve. I go mountain biking as my main hobby, even to the extent of night riding. What is a good bino to take with me to the top of mountains to learn more?

Otherwise just making a list of what eye pieces I need to reduce focal length for DSO's (see I've learnt some of the lingo already)

I know I need a portable power thing.

[Talitha]

Hi and welcome to SGL, Catnash. 10x50's seem to be a popular choice. See if you can steady them on something when you're out, like a rock or a tree stump.. even the bike frame would be good. Best of luck!

[Paxo]

Hi Catnash,

A very warm welcome to SGL.

Steve..

[peeceeTal2M]

Hi and a warm welcome to SGL

[Doc]

Hi and welcome to SGL

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and a welcome from me too

John

[Jaffa007]

Hello and welcome to SGL.

[Taff]

Hi Catnash' welcome to the forum.I'm just up the motorway Port Talbot.Mark

[ron.s.g]

Hi catnash and welcome,

as mentioned 10x50 or something close will be good as the bigger the glasses the heavier they will get and more unstable to use.

regards ron.s.g

[glowjet]

Hi Catnash,

Welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forum.

John.

[Astro_Baby]

Hi from me too - I have 10x50 binos which are good all rounders.

[SpookyKatt]

Welcome to the forum Catnash.

Kathleen

[catnash]

Many thanks, still too much cloud so on the bike but it gives me a chance to get all the tips by searching the forum, had to take the tripod back as one of the clamps was coming loose, had a celestron one with the orange base plate rubber. Otherwise this is a great forum. The friendliest I have been on.

[albedo0.39]

Hi Catnash and welcome to the SGL forum. Good hobby those MTB's eh ? There are quite a few of us on the forum and whilst we've talked about it, have yet to organise a pedal anywhere. Looking forward to your obs report

Steve

[phillc]

Hello catnash and a warm welcome to SGL.

phillc

[catnash]

Well apart from night shift, where do i report my very first 3 first (and second) lights?

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Catnash!

Dana

[Starjumper]

Hi Catnash,

Welcome to SGL.

John