hi everyone, Thanks for the advice.

[garyp]

Hi everyone, I am new to astronomy and have recently bought my first scope. With all the different types out there it has been a fast learning curve for me. I found the articles and forums here soooo helpful.

I bought an 8" dob and so glad I did. It's great for now and maybe later I will look into something for photography so I will have plenty questions in the future I'm sure.

Also I'm in New Zealand so it would be good to hear from anyone local
:)

[iceman]

Hi Gary!

:welcome: to IceInSpace.

You made a great choice with the 8" dob.. years of enjoyment ahead! Make sure you learn how to collimate and don't forget to keep asking questions!

[[1ponders]]

G'day Gary and :welcome: to the site. There are a few NZers here, but I hope your nothing like the "other" Gary :lol: :poke: :poke: (He's a good bloke really ;) )


Let's see if he pops his head up. :lol:

[danielsun]

Hi Gary and welcome:welcome:
Good choice on the 8" dob :thumbsup: You will get good views and it's easy to pick up and cart around.

Cheers Daniel.

[garyp]

Thanks all for the welcome and vote of confidence on the dob.

Daniel
You are right. I have good views of the moon and Jupiter so far. Now the skies are darker but the weather is worse so I haven't had a chance to see much more.
The dob is lighter than i thought it would be too.:)

Iceman
Haven't tried to collimate it yet so hope it works out in practice like the theory.

Paul
I suppose there aren't many NZers here because they are all aussie citizens by now:lol:

[33South]

Have a look here http://www.iceinspace.com.au/plot/world.php (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/../plot/world.php) each red dot is a member who has supplied lat and long details. Seems to be few in NZ, click a dot it takes you you the members profile page, you can then contact directly using a PM (IIS private message).

[garyp]

Thanks for the link to the map. It's good to know who is where.

[Glenhuon]

Being a fan of The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, I keep looking at this thread and thinking "And thanks for the fish" :)

Bill

[edwardsdj]

Hi,

Welcome to IceInSpace. Great choice for a first scope. You can see so much with an 8" apeture. I've been happy with my 8" for about a decade now!

Have fun,
Doug