Guest cosmicstace Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi everyone, Totally new to the area and it looks like it may be a clear night. I live in the centre of Newark so don't see that much sky and have no garden. Would love to take a drive out to get the scope out. Can anyone recommend somewhere within 30mins drive? I'd love to have a gander at Saturn if I can. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Stacey and a warm welcome to EMS Our dark site at Wymeswold can't be more than half an hour away from you straight down the A46. Turn right at Six Hills. You'd be most welcome to join us there for a session and an intro to the group. Keep an eye on the Info and Announcements section "EMS Meets" thread for the next one (usually at weekends). Meantime enjoy the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cosmicstace Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi! That would be awesome, I'm not very good with forums and am having a read through some of the many sections now. Would it be ok to head down there this evening? Don't have many clear night opportunities and have a starter scope I'm just giddy about trying. Thanks for the reply! Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Stacey and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 You need to be a "dark site" member to use the field but we encourage newbies to join us when we have a meeting and others are present - it's a lot safer especially for females - and I wouldn't recommend anyone to go to a dark field in the middle of nowhere on their own. Plus you need a key holder present to get in. But I can sense and understand your excitement very well - we were all like that with our fist scope lol. Best thing for now is to try a small session at home in the garden - then come to a meeting later where you'll get plenty of help setting up, a demo of how good your scope is, and a good practical introduction to the night sky and how to find stuff. The stars will still be there....lol If you've any specific questions about your scope then post a thread in the beginners section and someone will be along with an answer soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Stacey and welcome! Yours is an enthusiasm we've all had. I myself saw Saturn for the first time a couple of weeks ago, having been into the hobby for well over a year. P.S. Your avatar/photo is giving me vertigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Stacey, I'm just 20 mins up the A17 at RAF Cranwell, I suggest as it's a clear night you perhaps use it to drive around and check out sites? The showground area, Norton Disney, that area is pretty dark? Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cosmicstace Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Everyone! I will definitely come to a meeting and get to know you all, and leech all your hard earned knowledge lol. I have just convinced a friend to drive round the brant broughton/fulbeck area with me tonight, flask of tea at the ready and a few clever apps on my phone to help out. Wish me luck! Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hello. Welcome to EMS. What scope have you got? Good luck tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Welcome to EMS Stacey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Good luck Stacey and look forward to meeting you at a session soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Good luck, hope you find a nice dark site not too far from you. Good to have you on board, welcome to EMS. Hope you enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hello and welcome. I found a spot near granby which is darkish and easy to work out of the back of the car. It's probably wise to always go with someone just to be safe. I'm happy to drive out that way sometimes if you want to meet up, but i'm not very good at astronomy so don't turn to me for help on that front. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cosmicstace Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hi, Just got home from an absolutely fantastic night. Found a great spot not far from fulbeck and found saturn pretty easily. I've been watching it for a couple of hours! So stunning. I have the Skywatcher 130p, its my first scope (I'm a student so have to watch my budget). The rings were so clear! My first time viewing saturn, so when I found it in my eyepiece I could barely contain myself. Hoping for some more wonderful clear nights. Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hi Stacey, Fulbeck is only 4 miles from me, is you visit there again give me a shout and if I am free I'll bring a scope down as well! Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Welcome to EMS Stacey glad you managed to get your first go with your new scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Welcome to the forum Stacy, I was viewing Saturn as well last night, as you say it looked wonderful, the rings are really tilted now, unlike a few years ago, did you see the moons of Saturn as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hi welcome along Stacey, you'll never forget the first time you see Saturn. There's something really magical about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 It's a jaw dropper indeed - Congratulations Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hi Stacy, welcome to EMS. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 A17 towards ron has some dark skies. And welcome to the forum. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Sounds like you had a fantastic night. If you have a budget, stay away from imaging. Your budget will turn into a deficit. The scope you've got is a good one to get into the hobby, so you've made a wise choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wayne Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hi Stacy. Welcome to EMS :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) Hi Stacy welcome to the EMS Stephen Edited May 4, 2013 by Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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