Guest craig090uk Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hello all, this is all very new to me and my son. We just got our first telescope after a fair bit of research a skywatcher 200p dob. We are still doing lots research on telescopes and the sky, reading on the net and watching lots of youtube vids. So lots of learning to do and look forward to being part of this forum. Thanks Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hi Craig (and son). Welcome to EMS and can I say, what a fine choice of first scope you have chosen..... If you need any help with your set-up, or have any questions, fire away in the relevant section and someone will be along soon to answer them. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Welcome to EMS. I agree you have picked maybe the best scope you could get for a beginner. Well done and hope you enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Welcome to you both. I'm also from North Notts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Welcome Craig. Enjoy the views through your new scope ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TasKiNG Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Welcome to the forum Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hi Craig and welcome to EMS to you and your son. I agree - you've picked probably the most popular proper beginner scope and a very useful instrument for stargazing. Hope you enjoy the forum and don't be hesitant with any questions no matter how elementary the seem - we enjoy helping beginners, or anyone for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hello & Welcome to EMS Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi Craig and son, welcome to the Dob Mob. Great scope you have there. There are a few of us on here with Dobs so any questions just shout up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+seven_legs Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Welcome to ems, As all above, nice scope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi Craig and son, welcome to EMS. You are off to a good start with the SW Dob. Enjoy! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest craig090uk Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks for the warm welcomes everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpaul Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi To you both Hope you enjoy your choice of Scope Im quite new to this site too The guys here are very friendly and helpful Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi Craig and son. A warm welcome to EMS. I can only echo the statement that you have got yourselves a cracking scope. Straight out of the box, they work well, but with few DIY tweaks, you can make it very comfortable to use. Have a look round, a click in Daz's signiture will show you how far you can go. If you haven't got it Stellarium is a very good free bit of planetarium software. http://www.stellarium.org/ And some instructions to go with it. http://www.stellarium.org/wiki/index.php/Stellarium_User_Guide Get used to your scope in daylight, so you know your way round it when it's dark, it just makes it a bit easier. Don't forget you will need really warm gear for extended stays out doors, keep your eyes open for cheap ways to do this. The budget supermarkets sometimes have ski gear and snow boots in. Any questions, however daft you might think they are, just ask away. Enjoy your new scope and make yourself at home here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hi Craig and Son a great starter scope and a warm welcome Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AllyMcD97 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Welcome Craig! I too am a newbie to the forum! Hope to see you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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