Moss is Growing on my Telescope

[majoraward]

No, not really but I live in the Puget Sound region north of Seattle and the past 2 months have been wet and cloudy even for here.

I am new to actually using a telescope but have been interested in astronomy all my life. I purchased an Orion SkyQuest XT8 about 3 months ago and a bunch of accessories since then (probably the reason for the clouds) and have managed to only see four objects so far; the Moon, Saturn, M3, and M13. I'm hoping to see M57 on the next clear evening.

Even though it has been slow going I am really excited about my new hobby and hope to learn enough to be dangerous.

[Demonperformer]

Well, if you are going to select four objects to observe, you could pick a lot worse than the four you have seen. M57 is good too.

Welcome to the forum

[CGolder]

Welcome to SGL

I agree with demon, although new to the hobby myself M57 quickly found its way to my favourites list! with Saturn of course.

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome from me.

[steve_bham]

Hi and welcome to SGL

[barkis]

Welcome to the SGL Forum MA. There is never any hurry to find objects. They will always be available at some time.

I can understand your frustration with the weather though, I live in a part of the UK that attracts more than it's share of rubbish weather . Nice little scope you have too, so lots to look forward to.

Ron.

[glowjet]

Hi MA,

A very warm welcome to SGL from this side of the pond, it rains on and off here too, in fact more on than off, enjoy the forum and your new scope.

John.

[david o]

Hi ma,

Welcome aboard

Another great target for that nice 'scope of yours will be Jupiter later on in the summer.

[JamesM]

Hi and a warm welcome from me to the forum.

It is possible to see Jupiter now if your prepared to stay up till the early hours, although it is a bit near to the horizon to see it at its best!

Clear skies soon!

James

[Astro_Baby]

Hi from me too

[BAZ Senior]

Hi MA, welcome to SGL.

They are nice targets, M13 is one of my favorites, I was able to get the scope out last night, and showed son No2, M57 & M13.

M13 got a wow! Crank up the magnification on M13, it will take it and reward!

Clear skies!

[paulbeer]

hello and welcome to SGL

[PeterM]

Welcome to the forum dude.

[majoraward]

Thanks for all the welcomes. I am looking forward to seeing Jupiter.

[Talitha]

Hi and welcome, i hope you get some clear skies soon. TBH, it's a wonder you ever get any observing done in that region. My friend in Sedro Wooley WA always jokes about living in The Great Northwet.

[Pete Presland]

hi and welcome to the forum

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello and welcome bud!

[johnh]

Enjoy the Forum Majoraward.

JohnH.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Majoraward!

Dana

[TheBFG]

Hi there and welcome

[Michael Rapley]

Hi and welcome from another noobie

[solti]

Hi majoraward, welcome to SGL

[crazyjedi]

Hi and welcome. Hope the conditions improve for you soon. I live in city suburbs so even when the clouds do go away the light pollution doesn't

Clear skies man

[aaihd]

Hi and welcome to the lounge

regards

Nick

[Bizibilder]

Hello from me and welcome to SGL!