Hi everyone

[BB]

Hi everyone, I just thought i would introduce myself. :hi: Im Brendan and I've caught the astronomy bug. I've always had a great interest in everything astronomical and now at this stage in life I can afford to persue this interest! I'm very new to telescopes but i've had some really great nighs observing already. I've found observing is a real skill and gets better with practice. I would be interested if there is many observers on this forum in the central queensland area and if there are any clubs etc in the area?

[M54]

Hi Brendan,

Welcome to IIS!:thumbsup:

These links might be helpful, although the first one links to an old page (2001). Hopefully the societies might still be in action.

The second one is a recent posting from IIS.


http://members.optusnet.com.au/firstlight/resources/societies.htm

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=62472

Hope this helps.

Molly.:)

[Liz]

:welcome: Brendan from up Townsville. :)
Glad you are enjoying your observing - its a huge, enjoyable, learning experience. Lots of advice and tips when you browse throught the Forums. :thumbsup:

[BB]

Thanks Molly and Liz, I have found heaps of info already on these forums, but unfortunately no kuck in finding any clubs close by:(. Ill keep looking though. Tonight looks like its gonna be nice and clear so the scope will be out soon hopefully for some new discoveries! (for me anyway :lol:

[Liz]

Hope you had some good viewing Brendan, VERY CLOUDY up here. :sadeyes:

[luigi]

I'm also new, welcome I found great people here!

[BB]

Thanks Luigi. Yep Liz, had a really good night. Plenty of globular clusters I haven't seen before and I finally tracked down the Trifid neb!:D

[Jen]

:hi::hi: gday Brendan :welcome: to IIS :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[stephenb]

Welcome Brendan and enjoy the hobby. Don't rush into it too fast. Sit back ask questions and enjoy the views. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[BB]

Thanks Jen and Stephen, I have already found out a ton of helpful info just by reading through some of these threads