lost in space

[shaunytrout]

Hi,

I have had a passing flirtation with astronomy for years but not knowing enough about telescopes etc I usually get bored - so with the intent of taking astronomy seriously I would like to know if anyone has details of an astronomy club in (or near) Chorley - Lancashire.

don't let me get away this time

[Nexus 6]

Hi shaunytrout, not sure if there is a society close by. But am sure someone on here will know. At least you have this forum for a begginer its a great place to gain knowledge on all aspects of astronomy, hope you stick around:rolleyes:

Alan

[Donkeyears]

Hi shaunytrout and welcome to the forum, I used to live near Chorley, Bamber Bridge to be precise before I moved down to Somerset (much warmer down here )

[brantuk]

Hi Shauny

Scroll down this page to Lancashire - there's 4 societys within reach of Chorley (all with links to websites for details)

Federation of Astronomical Societies - Member Societies

And welcome to SGL

[brantuk]

Also try the SGL social group based in the Lakes - they should be able to help you find something nearby

Stargazers Lounge - Cumbrian Skies

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome to SGL

[BobTheSaxon]

Hi Shauneytrout,

Welcome to SGL - a very useful site, as I'm sure you'll discover.

Bob

[Beyond_Vision]

Welcome to SGL

Regards

Kevin

[SeedyF]

Hello and welcome from me too

[BAZ Senior]

Hi Shauneytrout, welcome to SGL.

You don't need to know anything about telescopes to enjoy the sky. I would suggest a pair of binoculars, which nearly all that own scopes also have and enjoy using. They are affordable, portable and don't take much storage space. There is an entire section dedicated to binocular observation on the forum, with advice on how to get the best out of your binoculars.

Also download Stellarium, a free and very useful programme, which again, just about everyone I know, has and use's regularly.

Stellarium

Then have a good look round the forum, there is lots of information regarding the choice of scope, set up and maintenance. When the time comes and you decide to get a scope, then just ask, people will give you good advice as to what would suit you with regard to your budget.

Enjoy!

[glowjet]

Hello Shaunytrout, a very warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forum.

John.

[oldfruit]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[nightfisher]

Hi and welcome, now your a member there is no getting away

[johnh]

A warm welcome from me.

JohnH.

[Bizibilder]

Hello Shaunytrout and welcome to SGL!!

[Stephen Green]

Hi welcome to the SGL

Stephen

[shaunytrout]

thanks to all - a warm welcome indeed

thanks for the various suggestions and links

I am not on the web often but will keep up to date with this site as much as possible

[nobbytate]

Hi and welcome to the lounge

[JamesM]

Hi Shauny and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[Pete Presland]

hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire

[shaunytrout]

Just finished playing with stellarium -( excellent link - thanx Baz )

managed to get quite close (liverpool) as default setting.

lots of info on the BBC website for the up & coming astronomy progs - lots of events in different areas so it looks like a good start this time

[moogy]

Hi shaunytrout..... im lost in space too! but lots of help here

[Doug]

Hi Shaun

A warm welcome to the forum

Doug

Essex

[phillc]

Hello Shaun and a warm welcome to SGL.

phillc

[toshapetriji]

Welcome from me too.