Ralphh85 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hello.after being pestered by my mrs what "that thing" was in the night sky i eventually researched on the net an found out it was Jupiter! which lead me here few days ago, always liked space an stuff like that, i think theres lots of cool stuff which goes totally unnoticed by 99.9% of the population even tho its right above there heads, just not as easy to see as some other things.anyway just bought a cheapo telescope off ebay for just shy of £40, if i get in to it all then i will probably buy something a bit more proper in a month or 3. had a telescope yonks ago when i was young but never really used it hole load.mostly in to cars an have a job where i sit in front of a PC so tend to be on forums most of the day over an out Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkly Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hello, hope it all works out for you, the people here will answer your questions and help as best they canWhat sort of scope did you buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphh85 Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 copyed from ebay...Lumex Astronomical TelescopeACHROMATIC OBJECTIVE LENS: F = 900 mm D = 60 mmEYEPIECE - F - 4 mm .......... 225 X & 450 X (W/2 X BARLOW) ACCESSORIES: 5 X 24 mm FINDER SCOPE F - 12.5 mm ...... 72 X & 144 X (W/2 X BARLOW) DIAGONAL MIRROR & SUN FILTER F - 20 mm ......... 45 X & 90 X (W/2 X BARLOW)i was gonna ask on here first but decided dont really mind if its rubbish as i prefer to get something good if im gonna go for it, an if i work out what im doing with this one i can then make a better decision for a couple hundred quid one.yes i think forums are probably the best place for info on stuff, an its great to try an parcipitate on them.Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkly Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I think you're doing it the right way, getting a feel for things first, don't forget, you have to persevere to get results - I wish you the best of luck.Any scope is a good start, but be careful of the sun filter, they can be dodgy territory, best ask for more advice before trying that out.There's a book called "Turn left at Orion" that will probably help you. I'm not the only one on SGL who uses it regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi from Wisconsin, and welcome to the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphh85 Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 gonna sound stupid but what is the sunfilter? does it mean you can look at the sun? closest i got to that before is a welding mask!yes just want to get a grasp of it, to be fair i already have a pretty good set of binoculars, 10x50 or something, never looked in to the sky with them tho!Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi Ralph and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hello Ralph and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi Ralph,A very warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REB Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi Ralph, Welcome to SGL. Whereabouts in Cornwall are you? We used to live in Newquay for 9 years back in the '80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphh85 Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 im near truro, lived here all my life an love it down here, pretty slow going an plenty of space! maybe i should say plenty of room being an astronomy forum Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi Ralph and welcome to the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillian Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi Ralph Welcome to Stargazers from Plymouth. You need to download Stellarium. It is fantastic and will definately help you find your way around. I'm a newbie too and have a pair of Meade 10x50's and have been surprised at how good they are and what I can see with them, definately a good starting place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atharh Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi from London!Was in Devon this summer and popped over to the Eden Centre. Nice place to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just looking Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hi Ralph and welcome from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hello and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Enjoy the forum Ralph.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezza123 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Ralph, welcome from North Hampshire :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark7331 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Welcome to SGL Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hi Ralph and welcome from Cyprus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hi Ralph, welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Welcome to SGL, Ralph!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NizMakka Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Hello and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Hi Ralph and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Bob Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Hi Ralph, Welcome to SGL from Essex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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