Charley Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hello.I've always been fascinated with astronomy, but I've never attempted to take the hobby up until now. I've just purchased a pair of binoculars, a compass and a planisphere. I've also installed Stellarium and have to say I've got a fair wee bit of anticipation kindling away! I'm hoping to nurture my fascination with my recently aquired "starter kit" and hopefully I'll be splashing out on some "on-to-the-next-level kit" fairly soon...I'll tell you what I think my biggest hurdle will be... my partner! On the announcement that I'm going to try to "get in to this stargazing malarkey" I was met with hearty laughter and talk of anoraks and the like.Now, it's one thing to be looking at images and tutorials online, and it's quite another to be lurking around new-found internet forums at 2 in the morning... however, when I head out of a night with my bins and planisphere tucked under my arm I fear I might be getting a few tut-tuts and shakes of the head from my other half.It got me thinking, are there others out there who like me have decided to pursue this fascinating hobby, yet knew they had to face the scepticism and "dirty little secret" -ness of it all?Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire as for the scepticism and "dirty little secret" -ness of it all? nah i have been an "in your face" astronomer for quite a while, the big pile of equipment in the corner sees to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Charley, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 welcome to sgl, and good luck 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...
Rusty Strings Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi and welcome from meAt the first opportunity, get your partner to look at saturn, jupiter or the moon through a telescope.It may not turn them into a stargazer, but the wow factor may result in less ridicule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hello Charley and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm sure you'll love it here so welcome.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hello Charley, a very warm welcome to the SGL forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamma Ray Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL from another new face. Just thought I'd mention that my partner actually welcomed me taking up the hobby - she feels less guilty about taking up the the violin now! The other thing is that she thinks Prof Brian Cox is wonderful! She also experienced the wow factor of seeing Jupiter and its moons through a decent telescope. So don't give up - wear your anorak with pride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi from me too.....yup had all that from my ex then when he saw how many relatively hunky guys were into astronomy he turned frosty haha.Maybe when your partner sees there are some cute girls doing astro she will get onboard Astro does suffer a geek image but thats ancient history really. The starparties i have been pretty ungeeky, more like just nice people in a field with beer, wine, telescopes and a hog roast. Anyway welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Welcome aboard.Dave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Charley and welcome to the forum.Take your other half along to a star party where you will see all ages, genders, backgrounds, professional and DIY kit, and most importantly of all - people really enjoyng themselves (...even in the rain!) I gather that FLO are going to be bringing out a new range of clothing that will include an oversized duffle coat and a false comb-over that can be stuck on to help recreate that "retro" look so I would get your order in quick as I'm sure they will be sold out soon. (been waiting for mine for days now)Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsandse Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Charley, And a warm welcome to SGL.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic77 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hello Charley and welcome to SGL.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hello Charley and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezanova Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Charley and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennymid1 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 welcome along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeyears Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Charley and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyond_Vision Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 At least she will know where you are and not down the pub .Welcome to SGL Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Charley, welcome to SGL.Don't forget the thermals as well as the anorak, you might as well be warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Charley and welcome to SGL Fortunately my partner is as enthusiastic about astronomy as me, only in a different way to me (as all women do lol). It just means I do all the eyepiece maths and lifting 'n' shifting, whereas she likes just looking once it's all set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeedyF Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hello and welcome from me too Just ignore the taunts about geeks & anoraks and make the most of the times you come across someone else with the same interests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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