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Old 06-02-2015, 06:56 PM
jp00le (Jordon)
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Question Another noob needs advice

Hi all

My name is Jordon and hail from south of Perth, WA. I am new to all things astronomical. I have a Skywatcher 6in Dobsonian and recently purchased a Skywatcher eyepiece and filter set. I have just downloaded Stellarium as I have seen advised in previous posts.

I have no idea what I am doing. I can get some great views of the moon but haven't been able to find anything beyond. I am interested in viewing other planets, star clusters, nebula and other deep space objects.

The main things I don't fully understand (as well as everything else) is working out the co-ordinates of celestial bodies (I basically aim at the moon and go from there) and which eyepieces are best used for my needs.

I would really appreciate any advice that can be provided

Kind regards
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