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« on: 21-Jun-2007 19:25:59 BST »
Hi All,

Always wanted to get into Astronomy and finally bought an 6" Newtonian reflector which is my first telescope.  I'm going to read a few books so I know what to look for.  Just thought I'd say "Hi"

Cheers

James
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« Reply #1 on: 21-Jun-2007 20:21:08 BST »
Hello James,
I am pretty new to the forum aswell. I got the bottle up to go to the Society observatory last week and I went for the second time last night. Weather was awful the first time, but I ended up staying til after 1am last night looking at planetary nebulae. It was the first time I've ever seen them with my own eyes!
The monthly magazines that come out all have pretty good monthly star maps and things to look out for during the month.
A 6" reflector is a pretty powerful scope, especially for a first scope. You should be able to cover most areas with that (lunar, planetary, stellar, deep sky).
Welcome to the forum mate!
Al
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« Reply #2 on: 21-Jun-2007 20:41:17 BST »
Thanks for that reply Alexander.  Do you have to be invited to the Society observatory?  what kind of telescope do they have up there?  is that the one in Pex hill I've read about somewhere?
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« Reply #3 on: 22-Jun-2007 18:18:38 BST »
Hi James, no you dont have to be invited up, we are open every wednesday evening to the general public, yes it is at pexhill.
Look forward to seeing you there.
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« Reply #4 on: 22-Jun-2007 18:48:22 BST »
Sorry forgot to mention there are a few scopes up there one being a 16" dobsonian, members often bring their own scopes as well.
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« Reply #5 on: 22-Jun-2007 18:53:12 BST »
Alright James!
The main scope is a 16inch dobsonian, but theres a 12inch meade lx200 for imaging and a 30inch dobsonian which is the size of a bus, plus loads of people take their own scopes.
It was Brendan that showed me the planetary nebulae the other night.
I managed to find the M57 Ring Nebula last night, even though it was still twilight. Thats the first time I've seen a planetary nebula in my own scope! Checked out the Albireo binary system aswell.
Thanks Brendan for showing me what to look for and where to look!
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« Reply #6 on: 22-Jun-2007 19:26:05 BST »
Thanks guys, I'll come down next wednesday.  I'll probably do your head in being a total beginner tho ha ha

M57 nebula eh, is there an M62  Grin

Just kiddin, thanks

Jimbo
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« Reply #7 on: 22-Jun-2007 21:25:59 BST »
A quick hallo to you all from Lanzarote. I have been watching the Hubble pass over on the last couple of nights and can't stop looking at Jupiter high in the sky for a change. it is sitting in Scorpius at the moment and looks great with the milkway pass through it and Scutum.
Watched the close aproach of the moon to venus on monday 18th but no occultation. Very easy to see venus in broad daylight against a transparent blue sky. Grin
See you all at the obs on wednesday and I will catch up with our newcomers. Cheers Brendan for looking after the forum. Best wishes from dave G.
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« Reply #8 on: 23-Jun-2007 17:16:30 BST »
Hello James,

I'm a total newcomer to astronomy too. I bought a book called Universe and I am finding it very informative.

I'm into the fifth chapter and it's fascinating stuff. There is loads of information in the book but I am not finding it heavy going because the content is so interesting.

It also comes with 2 CD Roms. One is a very good star atlas type program and the other is a CD of multimedia that helps you with the content of the book.

I got it for £9 from "new & used" on Amazon. Not bad as the book retails new for £39.00.

Look forward to meeting you at Pex Hill when I eventually manage to get there!

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John
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jk2447
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« Reply #9 on: 23-Jun-2007 20:59:07 BST »
Thanks for replying and for recommending that book.  I'll check it out.  Does anyone else know of a good book for beginners?

I'm looking at some great stuff through my telescope but haven't a clue what it is ha

Cheers

James
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jk2447
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« Reply #10 on: 24-Jun-2007 06:36:47 BST »
Hi All,
I've got to cover next Wednesday's shift, someones called in sick, so I won't be able to come down this weeks sorry.  I'll defo make the week after tho.  Just thought I'd let you know
Cheers
James
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