Raz Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi peeps,I'm raz from Leicester, total newbie in stargazing, after watching the stargazing gazing programmes on bcc 2, I have found interest in the solar system, went to a stargazing event tonight, looked at Jupiter which was amazing.Hopefully looking in buying a telescope, so will be needing some advice, but will I will save that for another thread.Raz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 welcome to sgl raz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff_dai Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Welcome from a fello noob.....Was the event good? The one in Wrexham was ace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi Raz and welcome to SGL We have a local social group based in the Leics/Derby/Notts area called East Mids Stargazers. We meet regularly for dark site observing sessions when the weather's clear. You'd be welcome to join. If you're interested then click the link in my signature for further details (Or choose "Communities" from the center tab at top of any page and pick "Social Groups" from the pull down menu). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbytate Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi Raz and welcome from me to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astronymonkey Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raz Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Welcome from a fello noob.....Was the event good? The one in Wrexham was aceIt was good, it was at someone's manor house, it gave me an insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simms Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi Raz, I am a newboe too - its all rather daunting at the moment, but even in the few days I have been here I have learnt that the scope I was considering wasnt for me!! Looking at a few others at the moment - wish I had access to the For Sale forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi Raz and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raz Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Raz, I am a newboe too - its all rather daunting at the moment, but even in the few days I have been here I have learnt that the scope I was considering wasnt for me!! Looking at a few others at the moment - wish I had access to the For Sale forum!What scope were u looking at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Raz.Welcome aboard.Dave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Raz and welcome to the forum.Golden rule number one, and that is don't rush into purchasing gear until you've done some homework first after all, "The stars aren't going anywhere!":DThere is nothing more satisfying than someone who has bought a scope that they know is going to satisfy their expectations. I am glad that you went along to a public observing session to get an idea of what to expect at the eyepiece and of course it also helps to see how large some of this kit is should you need to move it around or transport it to darker skies. Set up times, cooling times, how fast (short) the scope is in relation to its aperture might require better quality eyepieces that might come at a price?Clear skies and I hope you keep going to more evening sessions to help narrow down your choice.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Raz, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Raz and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 A warm welcome Raz.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Raz, a very warm welcome to the SGL forum.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris h Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Welcome to SGL Raz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 hi raz welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hello Raz and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hi Raz, welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfytom Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hi mate. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeedyF Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Hello and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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