Guest Maverick Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hello all, I have been reading the forum for a number of months and I have decided to take the plunge and delve a little deeper in to the world of Astronomy! I am a extreme newbie, with a very basic Skywatcher Heritage 130p with assorted eye pieces. I have learnt some basics from the internet but would really like to meet up and pick up hints and friendly advice. Time is a premium currently so I am wondering if there are any local meets in the Newark area? Even tips where to find local areas of less light pollution would be handy! Many thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi John, welcome to the EMS forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Hi John, a warm welcome to EMS. I am not sure about any meets round your way. There are ELAC. http://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/forum/60-east-lincolnshire-astronomy-club/ and the Lincoln Astronomical Society http://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/forum/96-lincoln-astronomical-society/ I would think there are some good dark skies a bit further out of Newark. The 130 is a capable scope and will keep you happy for a while. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, someone will be along to help out. Enjoy the forum. Edit: Have a look on here for somewhere dark round your way. you can zoom in on it , but only to a point. Very handy though. http://www.avex-asso.org/dossiers/wordpress/?page_id=127 Edited March 3, 2015 by BAZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi John and welcome to EMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 A lot of people start with the 130P, it's a very capable scope that will show you many objects. Welcome to EMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi John, just up the road from you at RAF Cranwell, enjoy the forum and ask away!! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Welcome to EMS John You will get lots of help here, ask any questions in the relevant section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hello and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hi John a warm welcome to the EMS Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hi, welcome aboard. I had a 130 and it kept me happy for a couple of years. Best in that sort of range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Hi and welcome, your very welcome to come to elac meetings we meet in the Lincolnshire wolds a bit of a drive I know but very dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+seven_legs Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Hello mate. Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi John, welcome to the forum, I am a newbie member too, this a great site. Can also recommend you going along to a local club too, I am a member of the Mansfield and Sutton Astro club, very friendly. Not too far from you. Enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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