Another newbie

[SingleMalt]

Hey guys,

Been lurking for a long time and finally decided to join the party! Looking forwards to picking your collective brains over the coming years.

I'm very new to astronomy, picked up a 12" dob (my first scope) a couple of months ago but having fun poking around and learning as I go.

Cheers!

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Welcome SingleMalt
Glad to have you aboard.

Where abouts in NSW are you observing from?

[davenn (Dave)]

Originally Posted by SingleMalt

Hey guys,

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I'm very new to astronomy, picked up a 12" dob (my first scope) a couple of months ago but having fun poking around and learning as I go.

Cheers!

wahooo ... nothing like jumping in at the deep end!!
hope you have a big vehicle for transporting it to dark sky sites
40+ years ago I got my first scope a 30mm refractor and with the inevidable aperture fever, their size grew over the years

welcome to astronomy ... enjoy yourself

Dave

[AG Hybrid (Adrian)]

12" Dob as a first scope... brave! Welcome to IIS all the same.

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

These days a 12" is not necessarily out of the ball park as a beginners scope, provided you have the ability to transport or carry it. They can be had for relatively little money and are no more complicated to set up than an 8", just larger.

Anyways welcome! What have you done with your scope so far?

Malcolm

[Rodstar (Rod)]

Welcome Single Malt! I assume you enjoy a dram of whisky whilst enjoying the night sky? If so, welcome to the club!

[Suzy]

Single Malt
Love the name, very creative.
Congratulations on your nice big telescope- that size is certainly going to provide you with oodles of DSO viewing.
You sure don't muck around & waste money working your way up to a big scope like most of us- just hit it over the head at the start. Good one. And enjoy!

[Ric]

Hi there, hope you have a great time here with us.

Nothing wrong with the 12", your going to see some spectacular sights.

Enjoy