Kobiyoshimaru Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hi everyone. I’ve recently been recommended to this forum by a close friend who like I is interested in stargazing. I’ve always been interested in astronomy and have always watched any space related tv show or film. However, I’ve never got out and stargazed as much as I would have liked but want to put that right. I’m a novice and would appreciate any advice and words of wisdom. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi Joe and welcome to EMS 🙂 If you don't yet have any equipment then the best advice I can offer is to join us at a meeting and get a look through a few scopes before you buy anything. The gear isn't cheap and you'll save a lot by getting some idea of what you want to do before blowing your hard earned dosh. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi Joe, welcome to the forum, do you have any astro kit? Binoculars are a good way to start...🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi Joe, a warm welcome to the forum. I would second Ron's advice, a pair of binoculars will get you into the night sky without splashing out too much money and ease you into learning your way round. In fact some objects are best viewed in binoculars and it's surprising what you can see with them. I wouldn't go any larger than 10X50 for hand held, in fact my favorite pair are 8X40's, these are not difficult to hold still and not too taxing on the arms. A free program/app called Stellarium is really useful for getting to know the night sky, there are a good number out there, some excellent, some pants. Feel free to ask away on any questions you might have, someone will help out. Make yourself at home and enjoy your time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi Joe, welcome aboard. You'll find lots of useful info in the begginers thread. Enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Welcome to EMS Joe. I'm intrigued by your name : does it have a Japanese connection ? It sounds connected to Sumo, and i'm rather a Sumo fan myself.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi Joe welcome to the EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTGB Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hey mate, Welcome : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Glafnazur Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi Joe, welcome to the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobiyoshimaru Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Thanks for the warm welcome. I’ve got a celestron powerseeker 70az refractor telescope which I received as a gift. Although I’ve only really used it to look at the moon so far. Any guidance on how to look at other celestial objects would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobiyoshimaru Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 On 27/05/2020 at 11:26, Bino-viewer said: Welcome to EMS Joe. I'm intrigued by your name : does it have a Japanese connection ? It sounds connected to Sumo, and i'm rather a Sumo fan myself.... Hey my name is linked to the Star Trek tv series. The Kabayashimaru is a test the characters have to take to join star fleet. I was trying to come up with an internet handle a little while ago and thought of that...however at the time I spelt the name differently and then just stuck with it. BAZ and +Bino-viewer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+seven_legs Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 29 minutes ago, Kobiyoshimaru said: Hey my name is linked to the Star Trek tv series. The Kabayashimaru is a test the characters have to take to join star fleet. I was trying to come up with an internet handle a little while ago and thought of that...however at the time I spelt the name differently and then just stuck with it. I knew that. Anyway welcome to the group. Look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 .....I perhaps should have known that too. And i am a bit of a Trekkie....😮 tuckstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 You disappoint me @Bino-viewer 😉😆😆 3 hours ago, Bino-viewer said: .....I perhaps should have known that too. And i am a bit of a Trekkie....😮 +Bino-viewer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Hi Joe, welcome. Ask away, we are here to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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