Yet another newbie...Just saying hello

[MattTee]

Hi All,

I just wanted to say hello.

I have just bought a telescope after giving up with my extremely old binoculars (I think at a push I could see the other end of my living room on a clear day).

So I bought a Celestron Astromaster 130eq (£110 new) and it arrived today - so apologies for the cloudy skies, that's down to me, I hope this is OK for a starter telescope - but time will tell, and to be on the safe side I kept the cost down.

I didn't bother with any type of GoTo type devices as I want the hunting to be part of the fun (and have ordered a few books after reading recommendations in SGL posts), although this may change after a couple of months

No doubt I will have some questions soon however will attempt at some reading/trial & error first.

The information I have already found within this community has been first class, so thanks already.

Matt.

[You can't be Sirius]

SGL is a great community, it's been very helpful to me, so certain you'll get answers to any questions you have. Don't blame yourself for the clouds, I too bought a new scope so must share some of the blame. All the best with the new scope and welcome to SGL.

[astroimpulse]

Welcome on board Matt.

There's not many questions that can't be answered here. Also, like Sirius, this place has helped me hugely. A great bunch of enthusiasts

[Bizibilder]

Hello Matt and welcome to SGL!!

[bcfcciderhead]

Cant agree more with the first 2 comments, i think the best place to learn is here and a local astro club, but you wont go wrong here.

As for the scope ...yes a good starter scope you will see plenty to get you going, then your want a bigger one, believe me you will i did.

As for books i think "turn left at orion" is a must (if you not got it) the pictures you see are WHAT you see in the finder scope which makes life very easy.

[BAZ Senior]

Hi Matt, welcome to the forum.

Aside from books, if you haven't already got it, Stellarium is a useful, and free programme to have.

Stellarium

[brantuk]

Hi Matt and welcome to SGL from me too

Just remember - if you ask enough questions, one day you'll be answering them too

[Astro_Baby]

HI and welcome from me

[Beyond_Vision]

A warm welcome to SGL Matt

Regards

Kevin

[li'l john]

Hello from me too.

[JamesM]

Hi Matt and welcome to the forum.

Clear skies for your new kit

James

[Rusty Strings]

Hi Matt and welcome to SGL from me

[nobbytate]

Hello and welcome Matt

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello and welcome!

Sounds like you did right thing to lay to rest your front room binos!!

[oldfruit]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[glowjet]

Hi Matt,

A very warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy your new scope and the forum.

John.

[SeedyF]

Hello and welcome from me too

[E621Keith]

Hi Matt

Welcome to SGL

Keith

[cgarry]

Hi and welcome,

Chris

[smoggy]

Hello and welcome, not only did you bring clouds you brought snow with you!

[phillc]

Hello Matt and a warm welcome to SGL.

phillc

[Pete Presland]

hi matt welcome to sgl from bedfordshire

[johnh]

Enjoy the forum and get learning its great fun.

JohnH.

[Alfa Omega]

hello Matt a warm welcome from me too enjoy the forum

best regards.Rob