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Hey everyone, thanks for all your replies they are greatly appreciated. In answer to some of your questions.
I am using the book Heavens Above: A Binocular Guide to the Southern Skies as a star chart and a general reference. I have found it very helpful for finding the brighter objects that are actually possible to see with binoculars. So far I have only tried to find Omega Centauri with no luck, i think that is because i need to get out to a dark spot so really appreciate my bino's.
My bino's are some real basic Gerber 10*50's, i didn't really think it was nessesary to spend much $$$ on a set of bino's when i am just starting off. Later down the track i wouldn't mind getting a pair with more apperture to use in partner with a telescope.
I've tried star hopping, which is what i used to try and find Omega Centauri but again i think i failed more due to the fact that i have been observing from my backyard or local park.
From my backyard with a telescope would i have a better chance of seeing Omega Centauri or is my current light pollution situation thats making things more difficult as opposed to my equipment?
Kind regards and thanks for the all the replies and friendly welcomes.
Brum
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