hi everyone, Thanks for the advice.

garyp · #1 01-06-2008, 12:42 PM

Hi everyone, I am new to astronomy and have recently bought my first scope. With all the different types out there it has been a fast learning curve for me. I found the articles and forums here soooo helpful.

I bought an 8" dob and so glad I did. It's great for now and maybe later I will look into something for photography so I will have plenty questions in the future I'm sure.

Also I'm in New Zealand so it would be good to hear from anyone local

iceman (Mike) · #2 01-06-2008, 02:41 PM

Hi Gary!

to IceInSpace.

You made a great choice with the 8" dob.. years of enjoyment ahead! Make sure you learn how to collimate and don't forget to keep asking questions!

[1ponders] (Paul) · #3 01-06-2008, 03:28 PM

G'day Gary and

to the site. There are a few NZers here, but I hope your nothing like the "other" Gary

(He's a good bloke really

)

Let's see if he pops his head up.

danielsun · #4 01-06-2008, 04:05 PM

Hi Gary and welcome

Good choice on the 8" dob

You will get good views and it's easy to pick up and cart around.

Cheers Daniel.

garyp · #5 01-06-2008, 10:43 PM

Thanks all for the welcome and vote of confidence on the dob.

Daniel
You are right. I have good views of the moon and Jupiter so far. Now the skies are darker but the weather is worse so I haven't had a chance to see much more.
The dob is lighter than i thought it would be too.

Iceman
Haven't tried to collimate it yet so hope it works out in practice like the theory.

Paul
I suppose there aren't many NZers here because they are all aussie citizens by now

33South (Chris) · #6 02-06-2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyp

I suppose there aren't many NZers here because they are all aussie citizens by now

Have a look here http://www.iceinspace.com.au/plot/world.php each red dot is a member who has supplied lat and long details. Seems to be few in NZ, click a dot it takes you you the members profile page, you can then contact directly using a PM (IIS private message).

garyp · #7 02-06-2008, 10:05 PM

Thanks for the link to the map. It's good to know who is where.

Glenhuon (Bill) · #8 02-06-2008, 11:38 PM

Being a fan of The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, I keep looking at this thread and thinking "And thanks for the fish"

Bill

edwardsdj (Doug) · #9 03-06-2008, 01:47 AM

Hi,

Welcome to IceInSpace. Great choice for a first scope. You can see so much with an 8" apeture. I've been happy with my 8" for about a decade now!

Have fun,
Doug