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Old 22-01-2013, 01:53 PM
Cumbrian
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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General advive for Brisbane based novice.

Hello all. I thought I’d take the plunge and register to this site. Firstly, my thanks to every one of you who, hopefully, have helped point a novice like myself towards a good first Telescope purchase.

I’m originally from England (have been in Oz. for 7 years now) and have always had an interest in Astronomy as my Dad had a basic telescope when I was a young boy. So I suppose I’m not a total novice but I certainly haven’t done any major stargazing of the southern skies.

So after reading a few threads I’ve just purchased a GS-880 10" from Andrews in Sydney. I’m hoping that this will keep me going for a good few years and I’ll be able to broaden my knowledge of what’s out there. The only additional item I’ve bought, for now, is a moon filter.
So I do have a couple of questions:

1. Collimation: Is it right that this scope comes collimated but might need some minor tweaking? If so is there a thread that points me in the right direction?

2. Storage: I’m planning on keeping my telescope in my living room and will just keep its dust covers on. Being in Brisbane, obviously there is a lot of heat and humidity. My Unit windows and doors are open most of the year am I going to have problems with mould or dampness etc?

3. Transportation: When taking your scope(s) in your car do you put them in boxes secure them etc? I’m sure it rolling about in the boot could end in tears!

4. Any tips on good dark sky locations in and around Brisbane? It will be getting its first workout on my apartment roof smack bang in the middle of Brisbane but I’m well aware that this is never going to yield the best results.

5. Any general tips?

Thanks in advance
P.S I’ve just got to wait a couple of days for the damn thing to arrive – oh and for some good skies.
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