Hello All

[Maxie]

Hi guys
I am very new to astronomy. I have just recently travelled to Comet, Queenland and tried out my new binoculars (Celstron 15 x 70) and was blown away. Clear dark skys and I could see so much more than here in Mackay even without the binoculars.
I look forward to learning from you all and talking to you as well

Cheers
Maxie

[mickoking]

G'day and welcome Maxie

It is great when you can get out to some truly dark site and check out the stars I hope you enjoy your time on this forum.

Cheers, Mick

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

Good to have you on board Maxie!

[ving (David)]

hey maxie!

welcome abaord

[HAL2001]

Welcome Maxie, from another newbie.

Henri

[iceman (Mike)]

Hey Maxie!

There's a few forum members in Mackay, I believe they also run a local astronomy group. Speak to forum member "Mick" and he'll show you all sorts of things!

to the group!

[astroron (Ron)]

Maxie glad to have another member from North Queensland.
Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions

[Ric]

Hi Maxie and welcome to the group.
You'll find lots of helpful info and people here to get you started.

cheers

[RB (Andrew)]

Welcome to IIS Maxie, glad to hear you had a great time with the bino's.
Hope you enjoy your visits here.

[acropolite (Phil)]

Welcome to IIS Maxie.

[chunkylad (David)]

Hi and welcome Maxie

Ditto what Astroron said: great to have another North Queenslander on board.

Enjoy your stay, and ask as many questions as you can.

Cheers

Dave

[astro_nutt]

Welcome aboard Maxie!!!
The first time you take a closer look at the night sky..then you find something truely awesome..just think..this is only the begininig!!
Oh!..and remember..there is no such thing as "dumb, stupid or silly" question..if you never ask..you never know!..so ask away..and enjoy!!
Cheers!!

[Mick (Michael)]

Hello and welcome Maxie, binoculars are a good place to start.