Hello

[cottongt]

Hi, just thought i would say hi to everyone.

Astronomy has always been a interest of mine but i never had the money to buy any equipment. But now i have left uni and have a job, i can start spending my hard earned cash, so you may see a few threads starting up regarding 'scope choices if i get too stuck on which one to buy.

Oh, im from south east england with all the rain and clouds

Neil

[Moon Lander]

Welcome to the forum Neil. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like, you'll always find everyone willing to advise. Oh, and the clouds you have now are nothing compared to the ones that will appear when you get your scope

[Paxo]

Hi Neil,

A very warm welcome to SGL.

Steve..

[JamesM]

Hi Neil and welcome to the forum.

Take your time in researching the kit but better still, get along to your local astro club for an observation evening, attend a star party or seek out a local observing group, all of who can help reveal what you are going to see for a given aperture/budget. No need to rush as the stars aren't going anywhere!!

Clear skies in the meantime

James

[Rusty Strings]

Hi Neil and welcome from me too

[Hiddenharry]

hi and welcome, we seem to be in a simalar place with all the rain and clouds its just not fair oh well tonights clear hopefully the clouds won't ruin it

[brantuk]

Hi Neil and welcome to the group

[Bizibilder]

Hello Neil and welcome to SGL!!

[Talitha]

Hi Neil, nice to meet you.. welcome to the forum.

[NickMorris]

Greetings Neil,

Welcome to SGL, you will find it a friendly and informative place,

photonboy

[johnh]

Enjoy the Lounge Neil with lots of advice here so you can buy the right gear to start.

JohnH.

[just looking]

hello from me too

[ezza123]

Welcome from North Hampshire Neil :-)

[glowjet]

Hi Neil,

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

John.

[Rui]

Welcome Neil.

While you think about a telescope but don't decide for any specific size/apperture or telescope design, think about buying binoculars. A pair of inexpensive 10X50 is just fine and will already show you a lot on the night sky and allow you to get to know it. This way, when later you hava a telescope, you already know your way.

Enjoy this amzing hobby.

Rui

[JohnC]

hello and welcome

[modelman1968]

Hi from another newbie. Have fun!

[cottongt]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Yer there's no rush to buy anything, just trying to find what's suitable for me. binoculars are a good idea, my birthday is in two weeks so I'll ask for a pair to get me around the sky first.

[BAZ Senior]

Hi Neil, welcome to SGL.

If you haven't already got it, check out Stellarium, it's free and very helpful getting to find your way round.

It's also good for planning what to look for and when.

Stellarium

Enjoy!

[cottongt]

Nice one baz. Will take a look at that. Is there a version for iPhone too that anyone is aware of?

[Martin-Devon]

Welcome Neil - I can tell you, there are more rain clouds in the South West! Been a dreadful few weeks for viewing herte. I'm set up right now, hoping the clouds will eventually pass over tonight.

[Pete Presland]

hi neil welcome to sgl from bedfordshire

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Neil!

Dana

[Brendan of Borg]

A belated Hello and welcome!

[Dons255]

Welcome to the madhouse