Afternoon from rainy Cheshire

[Robthevegetable]

Hi all,

New to forums, new to astronomy!

Been into general space-y type stuff for ages, it always left me dum-struck at the sheer scale of everything.

Finally decided last week to take the plunge and buy my first (inspired by the Stargazing Live programme on BBC2)... After some research I decided on the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT. I didn't want to spend too much on my first 'scope, and after reading an excessive amount of reviews this seemed one of the best for the price.

The other thing that drew me was the SkyAlign, with me being a novice I figured I didn't want to spend all night looking for something, only to have it disappear!

Haven't taken delivery yet, but hopefully will in a few days... Here's for clear skies.

Rob

[Horus]

Hi and welcome to SGL from Hull

[Patbloke]

Hi Rob,

I'm a newbie also... this is s great site for info... however, I'm largely still confused by it all.

Welcome to the site enjoy, chat soon

[Lensman]

Hi Rob,

Welcome to SGL. I'm sure you'll find lots of info in the forums and lots of people ready and willing to give advice.

[Robthevegetable]

I hope so, I've tried to as much research as I can, but it seems the more you read the more confused you become... I suppose you only learn by doing with this, theory doesn't mean squat until your out there trying.

[naked"I"]

Wlecome from a very wet Abergele good luck with clear skies for your new scope.

Dave

[Bino Pete]

Hi and welcome,

let us know what you think of the scope when you've used it!!

Regards

[Robthevegetable]

Will do, I'm really looking forward to it... If the pictures I've seen taken with this scope are to be believed then hopefully I'll be able to pick out some decent stuff. I'm aware it's a beginner scope, so I know not to expect miracles, I'd be happy just seeing the planets (Jupiter & Saturn hopefully) and hope to get a solar filter at some point soon so I'll be able to add the Sun to list as well!

[JamesM]

Hi Rob and welcome to the forum,

Wishing you clear skies for the arrival of your new scope!

James

[TheBFG]

Howdy neighbour with your new scope and mine may end up being summer berfore we get any clear skies but heres hoping. Saturn and jupiter nice 1st views

[nightfisher]

welcome to sgl, from a raining huddersfield

[nobbytate]

Hi and welcome to the lounge

[Orion_the_Hunter]

Hi & welcome Rob from another Cheshire newb

[stevelcfc]

Hi and welcome

You have come to the right place for advice, The people on here really know their stuff, you should be able to get all the advice you need

[slim80]

Hi And welcome SGL

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello and welcome!

[brantuk]

Hi Rob and a warm welcome to SGL

Your intro just reminded me of how confused I was in my first 3 months of research when I started in astronomy. Whew it was tough lol. Good to have you on board and don't be afraid to ask those questions in the Beginners Help section

[Robthevegetable]

Thanks for the reassurance... I'll be giving a good go once my equipment arrives (and provided the viewing clears up... blumming rain)! But, I won't hesitate to ask, provided people are patient towards (possibly) stupid sounding questions from a complete novice.

[Pete Presland]

hi rob welcome to sgl from bedfordshire

[kris h]

Hello Rob Welcome To SGL

[Bizibilder]

Hello Rob and welcome to SGL!!

[BAZ Senior]

Hi Rob, welcome to the forum.

Looks like your wish may be granted, I have just seen the forecast, and next weeks looking like we may get some clear skies.

I hope your scope gets to you soon so you can take advantage.

Enjoy your new scope.

[Robthevegetable]

Ooooo, that is excellent news! I hadn't even seen the forecast for this week, but that does sound very promising

Thanks for the heads up... Dya see what I did there

[markophoto]

Hi and welcome along

[Mr Spock]

Hi Rob, welcome to SGL