Hi - new here
Hi all,
I just got my first telescope (8" Bintel Dob) for my birthday, and I'm really excited. Been out a couple of times, despite generally crappy cloudiness the last few days (I live in Sydney), and seen some amazing stuff already. Can't wait to get deeper and deeper into the hobby, as I learn and see more and more.
Can anyone give me recommendations for how to go about planning out an evening? I've got the Astronomy 2013 Australia book, and I've got a pdf of TLAO. I've also downloaded some sky maps and some lists of objects, but I'm having trouble wrapping my brain around how to piece it all together.
Should I pick a constellation that's high in the sky at the moment (e.g. orion), and try and see as many nearby objects as I can while the seeing's good? Should I try and work my way through a list?
Also, as far as accessories go, what are your recommendations for things I should be looking to get fairly early on? I got 3 eyepieces (26, 15 and 9mm) and a moon filter with the telescope.
Cheers,
Richard.
P.S. Happy New Year, everyone!!
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