Hello everyone

[Bucko]

Hello everyone I'm Aaron from Brisbane:) , I recently discovered this new found hobby over the last month or so when I inherited a pair of old,maybe 30 to 40 yrs plus old binoculars. Ive mainly been observing the Moon and Jupiter and learning the night sky with a star chart. Ive always had an interest in the night sky over the years as well.

Ive been browsing this site for a couple of weeks and have learnt a lot about the hobby as a whole and I have to say I'm rather impressed with the knowledge base that is here as well.

I'd like to share what I am using atm, these binoculars are super optic prismatic coated optics and are 10x50 with field 5 degrees as printed on the binoculars themselves, I cant believe the detail I can see with these things on the moon and just tonight Ive been observing Jupiter and for the first time I'm seeing 3 maybe 4 moons, I simply cant believe it! haha.

My future plans are to purchase my first scope, Im thinking along the lines of a 10" goto dobsonian but then with more research and even attending a club night Ill know what to go for, for sure. I just know without leaving the city and getting into some darker sky's Ive seen what I can with what I have....I think:lol:

[[1ponders]]

:hi: and :welcome: Aaron.

You've started out in the right direction. Binos can provide great views of the night sky, especially when your panning through the milky way.

Attending a club night will definitely give you food for thought when it comes to a telescope. There are plenty of choices out there that's for sure and a Dob will give you the best bang for you buck.

good luck with your adventure.

[Brian W]

Hi Aaron , welcome to the passion. I also started out with old binos. Go for the club to find more answers and maybe even some wisdom.

Have fun.
B

[leon]

Oh dear another one addicted, good move though Aaron, you will get all the help possible from all the members here, welcome.

Leon

[Jen]

Gday :welcome: Aaron

Oh yes the bino's are great for sky hopping your way around the universe :thumbsup: And from here on you may as well just place all your credit cards on the Astro shop counter :rofl::rofl: It is a very addictive hobby but also very enjoyable and rewarding :D
Make sure you definately go to a star party or two before buying that scope (happy shopping) :P

Cheers :thumbsup: