I would like to first introduce myself.
my name is Rod but all call me Bushy.
I was introduce to this site by Ian from Singleton after finding out that there is quite a following up here in the bush.
ian even went as far as loaning me the use of his 'Old' telescope, a 4" reflector. This is the first time I have used a telescope but I have been using my 10x50 binos. Scopes aree much beter. When Ian first introduced me to the workings of the scope I couldn't belive it. And to make things even more exciting for me was when we just picked the first 'star' we could spot in the east & he proceded to instruct me on focusing etc. Well you can imagine my suprise & delight when I said yes I can see the star through the scope but it appeared hazy. After checking himself again he looked up smiling & asked me to have another look & refocus a tad. The hazyness I thought I seen was actually the rings of Saturn. WOW. my first sighting of a star turned out to be the planet Saturn. Ian your a marvel. I am totally hooked now & I have Ian to thank for that. Thanks mate.
it is a bit cool these night to be outside after dark but that sure dont stop me. I'm wraped.
Bushy
Welcome Bushy - it's great to discover the beauty of the night skies, and even better when introduced to them by a keen amateur astronomer friend too! Saturn always seems to wow people, on their first encounter with the ringed planet.
Sounds like you are off and running now. Just ask any questions and someone will answer it for you. Just remember, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.
Singo is a good place to view the night sky from, I used to live there about 15years ago. That is where I met and married my wonderful wife. I also pointed to a star to my kids and when they looked through my telescope for the first time (also an 8" Dob) they saw saturn. Like you it blew them away. There are countless thing to see through the telescope and I'm sure the pleasant surprises will keep on coming.
Hi Bushy and welcome to the forum, this is a great place to get all your questions answered and get you heading in the right direction with this fascinating hobby.
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