Hello fellow stargazers!

[timmyp]

Hey all

Just a quick hello and introduction. I'm Tim, from Derby, and I'm a very amateur stargazer but enjoy investigating the skies...

I'm currently in the market for a telescope so will have a browse around the forum. So far, I'm considering the Celestorn 114EQ or 130EQ. Any quick push as to which is the better?

Tried to find the ISS earlier, but no luck. I must be doing something wrong! I will keep trying.

Hopefully speak to some of you soon

Tim

[kidlands]

Hi and welcome Tim. ISS is due again soon 23.25 I think travelling west to east right over the top unless anyone wants to correct me.

steve

[kris h]

Welcome to SGL Tim

[timmyp]

Thanks.

I am ready and waiting for the next fly over. Fingers crossed for attempt number 3!

[Moon Lander]

Welcome Tom and good luck with the ISS. It is certainly one of the things I'll be watching for when my scope arrives.

[timmyp]

Yes! I saw it! Fantastically clear sky, and out of no where pops up this bright light travelling across the sky. Fantastic. :-D

[kidlands]

Thats the one! I even my txt my sister in cheshire to have a look she was amazed haha.

[timmyp]

Just wish I had some binoculars! Although, i guess the speed of its movement may have made it difficult!

I take it you saw it go over kidlands?

[JamesM]

Hi Tim and welcome to the forum from me.

Clear skies and glad you saw the ISS! I believe there is a 90 minute gap before you'll be able to see it again (..I gather it travels rather fast) Saw it last night three times!

James

[timmyp]

Thanks JBM

It was my third attempt, and now I cant understand how I missed it previously!!

[kidlands]

Yep seen it a few times in the last few days. Havn't seen satellites since I was a kid and then this forum reminded me so out I went. I didnt realise until yesterday there were 6 people onboard.

steve

[Talitha]

Hi and welcome to the group, Tim... well done on the ISS, bright isn't it?

[timmyp]

Hey talitha. Thanks for the message!

Yes, ISS was brighter than I thought it would be. Its due over again in ten minutes or so (I've spent the last 90mins reading up on binoculars) so might catch it again before hitting the sack.

Amazing to look at it and think thats there is people living on it!!

[kidlands]

yep last view for me too, should be even brighter this pass. No work tomorrow so can stay out a bit longer tonight.

steve

[timmyp]

Same here mate. Week off work!

Been good speaking to you. Hopefully will do again soon.

[kidlands]

yeh I work shifts not back till thursday.

speak on here soon bud.

steve

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello, welcome and congrats! I've yet to observe it!!

[johnh]

Welcome to the Lounge. Never seen ISS myself and have been into astronomy for over 20 years.

JohnH.

[Nermal]

Hi Timmyp,

Congrats on seeing the ISS. I saw it a few months ago and it's amazing when it appears exactly on time

Welcome to the forum

[krs01]

hello Tim and another welcome from me.

[blacksaltire]

Welcome to sgl Tim, the ISS is great innit !

[timmyp]

Hi all. Thanks for all the kind welcoming messages.

I was delighted to witness the ISS last night, and will try again tonight if the skies permit!

On average, on how many nights on the year can you see if the ISS (on the basis of a clear sky every night)?

[Rusty Strings]

Hi Tim and welcome from me too.

[Pete Presland]

hi tim and welcome to the forum

[brantuk]

Hi and welcome to the group