[Astrochick (Nikki)]

Hi Everyone!

My name is Nikki and have recently joined Iceinspace! I've just brought home my first telescope, a Celestron NexStar 5SE - so happy! Big thanks to Screwdriverone for all your advice and help and thanks to carlstronomy for the demo, extra bits and tips, and my first 'up close and personal' with Saturn!
A few things led me to actually realise my interest in astronomy in recent months. The first was noticing amazing images of deep space by a friend on Facebook, I've always felt so drawn to the night sky and what is actually out there and I want to answer all my children's questions about space. The children in my preschool group that is! I decided to have a look on the net at what was available in the range of telescopes. I did a bit of reading but decided to ask a man I knew could possibly steer me in the right direction! He did! I wanted a telescope to look into space and see what I could for real! I want to know more - see more! Now- just a few weeks later, here I am!
I'm starting from scratch here! I haven't used my telescope yet, however I look forward to reading about it and when the time comes, turning her on and see what we can do!
As I mentioned I have a preschool group, they are most of my life! I'm also studying for a Degree in Teaching, that takes up my time when I'm not at work! So, I really do look forward to some nights in the near future gazing into our galaxy and getting to know our planets and stars! I look forward to becoming more familiar with the forum and our space with all her wonders there to observe and discover! Woo Hoo!

Thanks, Nikki