Jake Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I'm Jake and I'm from Birmingham in the UK. I was watching the BBC program Star Gazing Live last night and it all suddenly clicked.I work and live as a Chef in the city centre, this keeps me occupied during the week. Every weekend I'm out DJing or playing music as well and don't really have a hobby apart from snooker and music.I get through tons of books on the cosmos. I also need a hobby. So I thought it would be amazing to actually see some of the stuff that I drool over some much in text form.I have no idea about equipment or the process of looking for stuff, but I do know constellations pretty well.Jake, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 welcome to sgl jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hello Jake and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi and welcome fro me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic77 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Welcome to SGL Jake.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Jake, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Jake and welcome to SGL Nice to see you inspired by the recent tv programs, and reading about the cosmos. It's a great hobby that you'll llove I'm sure, but don't forget it's mostly a night time thing and may clash with cooking and DJ'ing lol.I'd suggest a small Newtonian to start with. A good one can be had for around £100 to £150 depending on configuration. I'd suggest a manual Skywatcher 130P (or 150P) on equatorial mount. That will give great views and the investment won't be too big if it clashes with work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombassa Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hello Jake of Birmingham.Hope you'll enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Tripps Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi JakeWelcome to the forum Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Jake and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hello Jake and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Jake, welcome to the forum.Good luck on the scope hunt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Jake and welcome to the forum. Knowing the constellations certainly gets you off to a good start. The easiest and cheapest way to get started would be to get some good binoculars to enhance your viewing experience. As far as scopes goes it very much depends on budget and what you want to look at, planets, nebula, galaxies the list goes on and some scopes are better for some of these rather than others. There isn't the perfect scope that does it all I'm afraid but some can come close. Best of luck researching though!Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Jake' welcome to the SGL.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeyears Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Jake and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyond_Vision Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 A warm welcome to SGL Jake RegardsKevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Welcome from Brisbane.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeedyF Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hello and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hello Jake, a very warm welcome to the SGL forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi JakeWelcome to SGLDave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsandse Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Jake, A warm welcome to SGLJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altair Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Jake, Glad you have joined us here.. their a really helpful lot and I am sure you will get good advice here.. Welcome from a very cold and cloudy Essex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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