Newbie in Kalgoorlie

[knicholas]

Hi everybody,

I've been lurking online for the past month or so, devouring all the information you guys have available - thanks for the fantastic resource!!

Name's Keith, a maths teacher in Kalgoorlie WA. Got my hands on a 60mm Tasco a couple of months ago and got hooked! Our local star guru has a 16" Dob, and I subsequently developed a severe case of aperture envy! To cut a long story short, convinced the missus that I needed a 10", and my GSO arrived on Monday afternoon.

The eclipse was fantastic, and the new Dob didn't disappoint. The 32mm wide view made for memorable viewing - had to fight my three young kids off!

Anyway, looking forward to chatting to you all!

Cheers, Keith

[rogerg (Roger)]

Welcome, and good to hear you got to see the eclipse! We weren't so lucky in Perth, unfortunately, but you get that now and then

[iceman (Mike)]

Keith, thanks for the introduction of yourself.

I started with the 10" dob as well, it's a great scope. I've now got a 12", but used the old 32mm eyepiece last night as well, for amazing full moon views during the eclipse.

[Ric]

Welcome Keith, hope you have a great time here at IIS.

I used to work in the gold mines there and at Laverton as well as a Geologist back in the early 80's. A great place Kalgoorlie, the skies were so dark then, it might be a bit different now though.

Cheers

[astroAJ]

Hi knicholas
welcome to the group
have fun, its a great place

[browndog (Ian)]

Hi Keith and welcome to the iceinspace.

I am new to astronomy too but there is some fantastic information and help available here. Enjoy...!

[knicholas]

Thanks for the welcome, guys. Yes Ric, the skies are good and dark. Pollution tends to be localised, so not too difficult to escape!

[rmcpb (Rob)]

Welcome to IIS Keith.

10" dob just in time for the eclipse is great timing