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Originally Posted by Mickayeel
Hi Guys,
I've just started getting into Astronomy, and just had a couple questions you may be able to help me with please?
- I'm in Melbourne (Northern Suburbs) and wanted to know if this makes any difference in observing the night sky?
- I've been using Stellarium to get a better understanding of the sky, is this a good idea for a newbie?
- I've decided to purchase Binoculars (for now) rather than get a Telescope straightaway, is this a good idea for a newbie?
- And if so I want to purchase the Celestron 15x70, will I be able to see things with these? I've also read that I need a mount, what mount do I need and how much do they cost approximately?
- And finally any general advice for someone who is just starting?
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I will answer some of this for you
1 not sure but we have a few people from there that will help you
2 Most definately Stellarium is a must
3 Very sensible I did it the other way round and when I got BINO's I wished I had got them first
4 I think you will see heaps with these and I will leave the mount question to some one else
5 Where to start when you do get your first scope get a Dobsonian and join your local group ASAP
And Welcome to IIS