welcome Kathryn.

[westsky]

A big welcome Kathryn, good to see another Brisbane astronomer,
if your'e a newbie don't be afraid to ask any questions you may have , and remember there's no such thing as a stupid question.

cheers
david.

[acropolite]

:welcome: to the best little astro forum on the planet, hope you enjoy your time here. :D

[[1ponders]]

:welcome: Kathryn to the most active Aus astronomy site on the net. There's always someone here to have a go at your questions so ask away.

[Striker]

Welcome Kathryn.....enjoy your stay.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

[Astroman]

Welcome Kathryn

Spelt the same way as my wifes name :D

enjoy your stay.

[ving]

hiya Kathryn, dont be shy.... we've fed striker so he wont bite! :P

[astro_south]

Welcome Kathryn

There are a few of us scattered around Brisbane - what part are you from?

Also, what sort of scope do you have?

[RAJAH235]

A warm welcome, Kathryn. Enjoy. L.

[frogman]

:welcome: Kathryn

[rumples riot]

Welcome Kathryn to our home away from home.:cheers:

[Brendan]

I will add my welcome


Hi

[ballaratdragons]

I'm a bit late but, G'day anyway.

[kathryn]

Hi all! Thanks for the big welcome. Its me Kathryn from the "other" site. Some of you gave me lots of advice on getting started with my telescope that my husband gave me for christmas. Still haven't got the finderscope lined up ... have never used the motors (still don't know how). But I have had so much fun. I just get it outside and look all over the sky. I have had a few dinner parties and got the scope out to wow a few guests. Saturn is a big winner.

I have a Konusky 8" reflector (orange - love the colour, but I bet that's not important to you guys).

I have been eavesdropping on this site for some time now and love all the comments floating about. Had a few laughs and learnt some things too!

cheers kat

[ballaratdragons]

Hey Kat,

Orange is cool! Some of us are into decor and colour.

Hmmmm, . . . might paint a flame job on mine . .

[westsky]

Hi kathryn, I used to believe that the only colour a scope should be was white, now I have them all sorts of colours :-))
There are a few of us here in Brissy, so anytime you need ahand getting setup or need to know how things work all you got to do is ask
we are only too happy to help.
What part of Brisbane do you live in north or south?

cheers
david.

[kathryn]

Hi David, I live on the south side of Brisbane. Very suburban. I think I really need to take my telescope away from the street lights and my neighbours houses are so close to mine that from my tiny little square of lawn in my back yard I am very limited. Also I can barely carry my scope outside. Does everyone pack it up and cart it around in their car? Will I damage it by doing that? I read that it is easy to put the mirrors out of alignment with movement.

Cheers,
kat

[kathryn]

Wow to Andrew Wall - Astromanl,
A domed observatory - that sounds very impressive. I think I might add that to my wish list. My husband says he has hit on a winner with my telescope for christmas. He doen't have to come up with new ideas for birthdays etc. Just something new for my scope.

kat

[ving]

uhoh! i think i can see a hacked picture coming :P

you do have to be careful moving scopes. big bumps can put them out. most of us cart our scopes around tho to dark sites and observing nights.

get your husband to buy eyepieces next.... really expensive ones :D

[westsky]

Hi Kathryn, I pack mine in the car and travel 200k to a dark sky site, most times my collmination stays put, once you have learned how to collminate it only takes a minute or two to redo.
The best thing about owning a scope is the spending is just beginning, so for a women who likes shopping your in the right hobby :-))
remember these names Pentax XW , Nagler, whisper them to hubby as he sleeps they will enter his subconscious mind and next birthday one might turn up :-))
I live at Fairfield so any time you and hubby want to pop around for a coffee ( my yougest son makes great coffee I trained him well)
bring your scope and we can run you through the basics of collmination and setting up your scope, and using the drives.
My sky is not the best I,m too close to the city but I find trying to teach yourself can be frustrating at best.
anyway your'e welcome anytime,PM me if your'e interested and we can organise something.
cheers
David.

[astro_south]

Kathryn

If Parkinson is closer to your locale I can make the same offer as David - with slightly darker skies. The coffee may not be as good though - I can attest to Nick(David's youngest) making a nice cup :)

[ving]

mmm... coffee!
now is it worth the trip from sydney? ;)

see kathryn, lotsa helpers here. :)

[westsky]

of course it is , it's free :)
I'll get him to make a special one just for you.

David.

[Mick]

Hello Kathryn and welcome to the this forum glad to see you made your way here. :D

[Moonman]

Hi Kathryn,

I've only been a member now for a couple of weeks or so and since then I've been having a go a things I just didn't think were possible with my junky little scope and been having a ball and lot's of late nights and early mornings.

Have fun

[kathryn]

Hi Andrew and David, Thanks, I will definitely take you up on the offer. I am a nurse so will check my roster for available dates. Must confess tho that I am not a coffe drinker - bit of a wino myself. I would love to be able to use my scope properly but because I have had a great time just pointing at the sky I have not put too much effort into learning about it. I got a bit frustrated with the mechanics of it all when I first got it and received lots of advice to just have fun for a while just pointing at the sky.

cheers Kat

[astro_south]

No worries Kathryn. I have sent you a PM (Private message) to organise things further. Don't forget to ask anything on this forum - no matter how noobie you think it sounds as there are people around here that are all to happy to help. The response is usually quick too :)

I've got some red or white (not sure what the etiquette is for observing - maybe it is object specific :) ) that have been in my wine rack waiting to be drunk for some time!

[silvinator]

A big hello to you Kathryn! Glad to see you made your way over from the other site. I'm also glad that you are just enjoying yourself out there, goodonya for persistence. You should take the fellas up on their offer, then you can finally solve that finder problem once and for all and enjoy the wine better ;)
Clear skies!

[kathryn]

Hi David and Andrew, I may just take you up on your offer. I really need to work out how to use it properly. Reading about the heavens always interested me but I must confess that all the gadgets that astronomers MUST have, hooked me too. I often look at the photos that have been put on the forum and I am not seeing anything that good. But still really enjoying it. I drag it outside every chance I get and wow a few dinner guests with views of saturn. Will work out my shifts (nurse) and get back to you.
cheers kat

[kathryn]

Hi Silvie, I feel like I am catching up with an old friend. Actually I took a peek at this site when first suggested and just browsed. This is definitely a good place to be. Hey I looked at your photo of your scope - very nice - impressive. Also saw the fiance - nice too!
I am going to put a photo on of me and my scope, its set up in the lounge like a big ornament.

Nice to chat to you again
cheers kat