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Hello
Hi all,
My husband (Guy) and I (Linda) are new IIS forum members. FYI we will both use this account to post messages/questions etc. provided it's not a problem (team effort).
We are both fairly new to astronomy sky watching (with a half decent telescope). Recently purchased for the task was a 12" f/5 dobsonian from Bintel.
There is quite a lot to learn as you all know, so expect to see a lot of posts with many beginners questions from us.
We will be very interested in upgrades, add-ons and what accessories to use for best results.
This site comes highly recommended and has already provided us with some much needed info. The main thing we are looking for now aside from better eyepieces to use is some choice quiet dark locations to set up on clear nights.
Using the dob in the back yard is ok, but not an ideal location as there is a lot of light interference from neighbours and or street lamps.
After making a light shield for the telescope and blocking off direct light with petitions, viewing is greatly improved. Best guess is a good quality sodium light filter may help improve things a little more from indirect light in the immediate atmosphere.
Any advice from members will be greatly appreciated and most welcome on any and all aspects of astronomy / viewing / equipment / upgrades / locations and so on.
Thank you all for your warm welcome to IIS.
Linda and Guy.
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