Hiya :)

[Shanski (Shannon)]

Hi everyone!

I got a telescope for Christmas! Yay!

I've always been interested in the universe, black holes, planets, asteroids.. But wasn't until I looked at the moon with binoculars when it was a blood moon that I was hooked.

I was give (I think) a Dobsonian Skywatcher heritiage.. Has all the names of past scientists, from 2009. Its the best!

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Good on you Shannon,
Welcome to IceInSpace
Hope you find lots of useful information on the forums and enjoy your new hobby.

[Icearcher (Chris)]

Great to here Shannon, now get out there and explore the universe.

Try tracking down comet lovejoy, its fun and good learning.

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

Shannon , you will enjoy your time here , keep up with observing reports , I like hearing about these .
Brian.

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Shannon
Well done on your first scope. Is the scope the collapsible one? If so it is a pretty good first scope. Has some limitations (but then so do all scopes!!) and enough aperture to see plenty.

If you have any queries about it just ask!!

Malcolm