Hello stargazers

[Kevin Trendy]

I'm Brett, thought it was time to introduce myself as i have been lurking around here for a few months now.I'm currently looking for my first scope, so im really glad i found this place as i have been reading as many threads as i can trying to figure out what scope would be best for me.

Everyone on here seems to be full of information and you have all helped me out a lot already without knowing it, so thanks :)

I have pretty much decided on a dobsonian (most likely the 10") they seem well priced at $799 and should cater to my needs. I'm as amatuer as they come so if anyone could recommend some accessories that are a must have or will help in my viewing that would be appreciated. Hopefully soon i will be able to contribute to some threads instead of scratching my head and saying what are these people talking about :lol:

[DavidU]

Welcome Brett, that's a fine choice of scope. I would start with 3 good quality eyepieces, like a 5mm, 10mm, 25mm. Also a good collimation eyepiece or laser.(as you will have to collimate often to get the best views)
Plenty of info here on IIS.
cheerz Dave

[Osirisra]

Greetings Brett, You can't go past a good pair of bino's and a star map if you don't all ready have one to go with your Dob.

Clear skys!

[astroron]

:hi:Brett and:welcome: to iceinspace, you have chosen well with 10"scope, and the Binoculars are a must have accessory :)
May I suggest a Telrad clear view finder or a red dot finder for ease of movement around the Night Sky
Enjoy your stay:)
cheers:thumbsup:

[that_guy]

I have a telrad and i can say that it is better than my finderscope

[Kevin Trendy]

Cheers guys and thanks for the advice.
I havn't really had much of a look at EP's as of yet, so i'll do some studying on them now.
As for the bino's i founds dads last night and had a look at the moon, i was very surprised at the detail i was able to pick up. I'm not sure how good they are (Bushnell 7 X 35) but they seemed to do the job. Also followed a few satts around.
So now i'm even more hyped to get the scope based on what i was seeing with the binos.

[Liz]

:welcome: Brett.
Yes, a 10" is great, but binoculars are a great start to find your way around. I was checking out a few goodies in mine last night.
Hope the weather stays clear for you. :thumbsup:

[Osirisra]

I checked out a few things and the moon last night with binos as well!!

[Jabba]

Welcome fellow newby!

Although I havent been around for the last few months im slowly getting back into things and looking forward to interacting with other beginners just like myself.

I have an 8" dob and it works a charm as a beginner scope, so a fine choice there.

Enjoy! :)

[ZeroID]

Stellarium (Free !!) and a red dot or Telrad finder along with those binocs and eyepieces should keep you busy and happy for a while. Take your time to absorb it all. And keep coming back here for advice, it's good stuff.

And :welcome: btw.

[barx1963]

Brett as you are in Geelong try to make it to the Snake Valley Camp in early November, probably only a bit over 1 hour from Geelong, there will be lots of scopes and eyepieces to check out.
Lots of visual guys as well as astrophotographers there.
Also I think Geelong has an astro society well worth checking out!

[Kevin Trendy]

Thanks guys, yeah the telrad seems a must. Hopefully i can drive up to Bintel on the weekend and get the scope and a few accessories.

Malcom i will check out that camp and Geelong does have an astro society im pretty sure they meet 2 Fridays a month. Hopefully i can make down there sometime.

Cheers

[wormwood]

hello there supernova im new to this site wondering if you can give me some advice im looking for nibiru its to do with this 2012 phrophecy they say the first time you will see it is in the southern hemesphiere is there any truth in this matter thanking you for any info wormwood
:thanx:

[that_guy]

ummmm.. this is astronomy forum not a bleemin conspiricy... i think your better off somewhere else.... say... about.... 15 light years away from here :thumbsup:

cheers.
tony

[Barrykgerdes]

Hi Wormwood

There is more information and misinformation on the net than the entire contents of this forum. Why not Google it. It will while away the cold nights of the northern hemisphere winter.

There is absolutely no scientific proof of any such object.

Barry

[Jen]

:hi::hi::welcome::welcome: Brett
Nice choice on scope buddy have fun with it cheers :thumbsup: