Hello Everyone

[joshhagger]

Hi Everyone,
Just thought I would introduce myself.
I've been lurking around the forum since I purchased my scope in May, but due to crappy weather & bad health I've not been able to use it.

But last night I felt better, the sky cleared & there was a partial lunar eclipse, so I figured it was a good time to take it for a spin. Unfortunately couldn't see too much with the moon that bright, but was still plenty of fun.
I even managed to get a couple of moon shots by putting my phones camera up against the eyepiece.

Anyway, I hope to get to know you all over the coming months. I'm sure I will have questions about the new scope & would love to take advantage of the Brains Trust you have here!

Regards,
Josh

[DavidU]

Welcome Josh. Ask away ! Astronomy is great fun.

[M54]

Hi Josh.
:welcome: to IIS.
Yes, there are plenty of brains to pick here, and friends to be made.
Glad you're feeling better now.:)

[George2455]

Hi Josh....I'm a newbe here too. What kind of scope did you get? I'm up north in Meade country and always like to hear about other brands and types......George

[George2455]

Hi again....Just a question....I notice that everyone's adress has a distance in kilometers.....distance from where?.....George

[that_guy]

from you!!:D
P.S. We have a stargate fan!!

[[1ponders]]

Indeed.:cool3:
:ship2:

Welcome Josh.
:rover2:

[WadeH]

Welcome to IIS Josh. :welcome:
I'm sure that you will enjoy your time here as much as the rest of us. And ask lots of questions, there is always someone ready with an answer.

[DiamondDust]

Hi Josh, welcome aboard:). There's loads to read, see and do. Good luck.:hi:

[joshhagger]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

@George
I was originally looking at the Celestron NexStar 6 SE, but the place I went to buy it from had a Celestron CPC800 XLT on sale for only a couple of hundred more, so naturally I went home with that :D

Once my overdraft fully recovers, I will look at accessories, so any suggestions welcome. Though after the weekends outing a Dew Heater is already on order.

Yes, guilty as changed, die-hard Stargate fan here :lol:

[Suzy]

:hi: Hi Josh and :welcome: aboard! Congratulations on your new telescope :D



Some good eyepieces and a barlow lens :question:

:whistle: maybe a premium wide field eyepiece :2thumbs:
(food & nutrition is over rated) :lol:

Or some good star maps and planisphere :question:

A good red light torch perhaps :question:

And most of all we have to grow two layers of thick skin (can we class that as an accessory?), one for the cold weather, :cold:and the other for a partner who keeps making you feel quilty :rolleyes: for spending more time with the scope:mad: than with them. :juggle: :lol:

:astron:Enjoy! Josh :thumbsup:
Suzy.

[joshhagger]

Hi Suzy,

Eyepieces are definitely on the to buy list, but there are so many to choose from I don't know where to start.

Luckily I'm currently single, so I don't have to worry about alienating anybody, or worry about them finding the credit card bill :D

[Suzy]

Josh, what kind of telescope have you got?

Regarding eye piece information, here are some very informative links from this forum. These links will give you a good idea of what's out there.

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=61588&highlight=5mm+%24200

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=59484&highlight=5mm+%24200

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=60000&highlight=5mm+%24200

[joshhagger]

Thanks Suzy,

I've got a Celestron CPC 800.

I purchased the Celestron eyepiece kit when I got the scope, but i'm sure there are better options out there, I will give those links a read.

[dugnsuz]

Welcome aboard Josh - hope your health continues to improve so that you can throw yourself into this great hobby.
All the best
Doug