New stargazer

[flight69er]

Hi all,

I'm fairly new at watching the night skys. It all started with buying a Celestron Firstscope for my young daughter, but soon found out it was me that was actualy interested. Nice little scope but as I found out pretty quick it was a bit limited. So recently I bought (myself this time) a Skywatcher Explorer 130P SupaTrak. Too much moonlight on first night to appreciated DSO's. I'm now awaiting a dark night.

[Talitha]

Hi and welcome to SGL, flight69er.

[barkis]

I hope you enjoy the Forum F69er.

Anything you require help with, just ask us. Lots of willing helpers here.

Ron.

[Beyond_Vision]

Welcome to SGL Flight69er

Regards

Kevin

[Brunty12345]

Welcome to SGL! Hope you enjoy your new hobby =]

[Breakintheclouds]

Welcome to the forum. You got a week or so to plan lots of deep space objects to hunt once the moon starts to fade. I started with a 130P telescope too. You've picked a great time of year to get started, as it's the best time to look at the Orion nebula (M42), which I remember being an amazing sight in my 130.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Welcome to SGL.

Waiting for clear skies, now why does that sound familiar?

Cheers

Michael

[chunkie]

hi F69er welcome to SGL

CLIVE

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome to SGL from me too

John

[Stephen Green]

Hi welcome to the SGL

Stephen

[Starjumper]

Hi flight69er,

Welcome to SGL.

John

[Scott Tilley]

Hi, welcome to the forum!

Scott

[Astro_Baby]

Hi from me too The 130 will give you some great views of all sorts of objects. Its a well regarded bit of kit and plenty of people start with them in its various forms.

[BAZ Senior]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[SteveP]

Hi Flightie

A warm welcome to SGL

It's a poor showing balming your daughter for your first scope. Bit like buying your 2 year old son a Scalextrix!

Steve

[ron.s.g]

Hi flight69er and welcome.

should get a few goods nights soon.

regards ron.s.g