Hi there

[david o]

Hi there OneSG, Welcome to SGL

[brantuk]

Hi OneSG and welcome to SGL

An 8" Celestron is a great scope for starting in astronomy. I doubt you'll need anything else for a good while to come. So rather than getting a new scope, get yourself accustomed to the one you have - it'll give you many thrills for a long time. If you have any questions about it - start a thread in the Beginners Help section and possibly post a picture. Someone will be along to tell you all about your scope soon

[Fija]

Hi OneSG and welcome to SGL

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, OneSG!

Dana

[palebluedot]

Hi OneSG, there is tons of searchable info on this forum. Welcome to SGL.

[abettertomorrow]

hi and welcome

i'm from south wales but now live in leicester, i miss the sea and dark skies!

[OneSG]

I posted a reply but it seems to have gone into orbit somehow. Sorry folks.

[Astromart]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[OneSG]

PalebluedotI know I have accessed the wonderful photograhpy of RobH. That stuff is absoluteley amazing.I did post a thank you for the other welcomers yesterday but the post never went in for some reason. Anyhow I acknowledge, again in most instances, nobby tate, david O, brantuk, Fija, michigander, and Astromart. Thank you for the regognition.

A bettertomorrow there can be no comparison between Wales and Leicester. Come home boyo.

[MorningMajor]

Thanks for the advice MM but I have just taken a look outside and we are completely covered by clouds.

Well, I never promised you a rose garden - lol

Sorry about the clouds, but they will clear - eventually!

[croy]

Welcome to SGL!!

[Pete Presland]

hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire

[OneSG]

Hi Croy and Bunny.

On the advice offered to others, which I gleaned while perusing forum posts, I ordered the book. "Turn Left At Orion." It arrived today so I will be swatting up starting tonight.

Thank you all for the suggestions.

[BAZ Senior]

Hi OneSG, welcome to the Lounge.

[Zilz]

Welcome to SGL OneSG, hope you get some clear skies

Z