Hello All!

[quantumbit]

Hey guys,

I'm new to astronomy and I'm very keen to learn more about the heavens above!

After years of interest in the universe and reading a couple of books on cosmology over the years I decided to buy my first telescope.

Last week I bought the Celestron 127 SLT Maksutov goto scope and I'm very happy with it. Managed to use it the same night in the garden and got to see Saturn - quite a moving experience when you see it for the first time through your own scope Other than the moon I've not seen anything else through it yet but theres plenty of time!

Hopefully you guys/girls can advise on how to get the best from my new scope and help me to learn more about the night sky and up and coming viewing events

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello and welcome. Nice scope you have yourself there!

Dark skies is what we need and...no darn clouds!!

[Mamsoth]

Welcome

[Talitha]

Hi, and welcome to the group.

[quantumbit]

Thank you everybody! This seems like a great, informative and very friendly forum

[kris h]

Welcome to SGL

[Astro_Baby]

Hi from me too

[BAZ Senior]

HI Quantumbit, welcome to SGL.

If you haven't already got it, check out Stellarium, it's free to download and really useful.

Clear skies.

[Lensman]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

You'll find lots of informative and friendly people here to help you get started.

[glowjet]

Hi Quantumbit,

A very warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forum.

John.

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome from me

[brantuk]

Hi and welcome to the group

[david o]

Hi QB,

Welcome aboard Got yourself a decent 'scope there, hope you get years of enjoyment from it and the hobby.

[msinclairinork]

Hello and welcome to SGL.

I would recomend you get your self a copy of 'Turn left at orion' great for finding things easily.

Michael

[blacksaltire]

Hello and welcome ! wealth of knowledge here, you'll not go wrong !

[Pete Presland]

hi and welcome to the forum

[johnh]

Hi there, get learning those stars, welcome.

JohnH.

[Sam]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[SkyHermit]

Hi Welcome to the forum, lots to see and learn here.

[gary19]

Hi, and a big welcome from me too.

I can second the book 'turn left at orion' well recommended.

[krs01]

hello and another welcome from me too

[JamesM]

Hi and a big welcome to the forum from me too.

Clear skies.

James

[quantumbit]

Wow - Talk about a warm welcome!

I'll order that turn left at Orion from Amazon this week.... Thanks!

[Skuber]

Managed to use it the same night in the garden and got to see Saturn - quite a moving experience when you see it for the first time through your own scope

Hi Quantum,

I saw Saturn for the first time through my scope about 4 weeks ago, and it's certainly a sight that will stay with me for a long time

[muddy]

hi quantum

I don't think that 'turn left at Orion' will be the last thing you order lol

welcome to the friendliest astro forum

dave