OneSG Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hi everyone. I am a newbie and know ziltch about astronomy.I purchased a new 8" Celestron on a very large mount 3-4 years ago and it has not, as yet, been outside. I diidn't know about collimation or anything about setting up a scope. I purchased a laser collimator this week and I have been trying to understand how to go about things. The instructions I had with my scope were very basic and explained nothing really. I have a planisphere, which also came this week , and I have been trying to understand what I am looking at in the night sky.I am currenty negotiating for a new 12" Celestron Dobsonian FlexTube. This may be easier for me to handle.I live in North Wales and the night sky here is abosolutely fantastic. I don't have the light polution suffered by city dwellers. There is no Astronomy club close to where I live as far as I know so, hopefully, I will be able to pick the brains of the more experienced on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbatchman Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hi there and welcome to the SGL! I'm very jealous of your description of your dark skies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 hello and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
li'l john Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Welcome from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forum.Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywatcher1701 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si W Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi , and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337geeza Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi and welcome from me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hello OneSG and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterz Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crunchard Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Welcome aboard, this is certainly the place to get all the help and advice you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamski Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi and welcome,I'm a newbie too and i was directed to astrobabies for help with collimation and found it easy enough to follow. the site also has infomation on other related topics.good luck,Adamski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi OneSG and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Thomas Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi and welcome. I'm sure you'll find the answers to all your questions here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSG Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Thank you all for the very nice welcome messages. I just need to find my way around the forum now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horus Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 .........and welcome from me to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSG Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Thank you Horus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hi and welcome - why not use a set of binoculars and get out there and get a feel for the skies before leaping in and buying another scope - take it one step at a time and I'm sure you'll get to love this ludicrous pastime!!Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbytate Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hi and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSG Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Thanks for the advice MM but I have just taken a look outside and we are completely covered by clouds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hello OneSG and welcome to SGL.I'm a frequent visitor to North Wales, Llanbedr & Harlech area in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSG Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hi there Spikey.The places you mention are quite some distance from me. When I say "quite some distance" it is about 40 miles off. I live on the very tip of the Llyn Peninsula near Aberdaron. PM me before your next visit and maybe we can arrange a meet. If you have a touring caravan there are some good sites here. The fishing is good too, if you fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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