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Old 27-12-2011, 02:23 AM
Astral_82 (Nathan)
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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Smile Hello! Brand new newbie!

Hi Everyone!

I have always been interested in Astronomy, but other than looking up items of interest on Google and watching documentaries, I haven't really done anything.

This Christmas, I received a telescope as a gift! Now, as I am astronomy & telescope illiterate, and to give you more seasoned astronomers a giggle, I think it is the following:

Foco D=114 mm F=900 mm

My housemate is going to help me assemble it tomorrow. I would love to have a peep at the planets firstly, and if the telescope is strong enough, maybe some nebulas? But I have no idea how I know where to point it! Are there any books or web pages that can help with that sort of stuff?

Any and all info & tips would be great! I think there is a Tassie Astronomy group which I am going to look into joining (I am from QLD originally) but would love to start looking sooner!

Many thanks,
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