Hello lads (and lasses) my name is Christian. I have been a professional soldier for 29 years which means a lot of moving. However I have just moved to my dream home in Picton, NSW where I will settle permanently.
I have always loved Astronomy in a amateur sort of way and as a Birthday Gift my lady is going to buy me a telescope.
So we are off to Glebe tomorrow to visit BINTEL to buy a Telescope. So I am starting introductions before I even have the means to look at the night sky.
A couple of quick questions if you please:
I had a wonderful discussion on the phone with a rather patient and very helpful fellow by the name of MICK at BINTEL. Going by that conversation it seems BINTEL is a
great place to buy a telescope. So I am hoping one of the experienced lads here on the forum can confirm my assumption.
Secondly is there anyone who lives in the PICTON area? I guess some personal help and hints would be appreciated.
I am told its an obsessive Hobby, which is fine (its not my first
),...I just hope I can catch the bug. This forum is a tad beyond me at this stage, but I am looking forward to contributing.
Some of the photography from the members here are fantastic and I have only just touched the forum.
The bug bites quick, doesnt it???
Any other basic hints to start will always be appreciated.