What do I point that shiny new telescope at ?

[Starkler]

Clicky here ! (http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html)

Each month they publish a printable basic sky map with a list of the best objects to view.

Its at the right price and a good place to start :)
(Just make sure you download the Southern Hemishpere one)

Geoff

[rumples riot]

Chech your local Saturday paper also, the Murdock press runs a star chart once a month that is very informative about objects available and here in SA only cost the 1.60 for the paper.

[ving]

and bintels newsletter :)

[gaa_ian]

Of course you can always subscribe to all the astronomy Mags:P
I just cant help myself:2thumbs: each has something to offer & I find myself going back to them year after year to see whats good in the sky that month.

[ballaratdragons]

For live sky maps I go to: :ship1:

www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky/cities.html

Not very easy for newbies though:confused:

[rmcpb]

Getting a good planisphere is essential for general navigation and the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand has a stunning set of charts by constellation by month. Have a look

http://www.rasnz.org.nz/

[ballaratdragons]

Hi Rob,

Welcome to the group.

[iceman]

Hi Rob. :welcome: to the forum! How did you find us?

I saw on CN that you're into EQ platforms - I'll start/resurrect a thread in the Equip forum to get your advice.. I want one! :P