Hi everyone

[BB (Brendan)]

Hi everyone, I just thought i would introduce myself. Im Brendan and I've caught the astronomy bug. I've always had a great interest in everything astronomical and now at this stage in life I can afford to persue this interest! I'm very new to telescopes but i've had some really great nighs observing already. I've found observing is a real skill and gets better with practice. I would be interested if there is many observers on this forum in the central queensland area and if there are any clubs etc in the area?

[M54 (Molly)]

Hi Brendan,

Welcome to IIS!

These links might be helpful, although the first one links to an old page (2001). Hopefully the societies might still be in action.

The second one is a recent posting from IIS.


http://members.optusnet.com.au/first.../societies.htm

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=62472

Hope this helps.

Molly.

[Liz]

Brendan from up Townsville.
Glad you are enjoying your observing - its a huge, enjoyable, learning experience. Lots of advice and tips when you browse throught the Forums.

[BB (Brendan)]

Thanks Molly and Liz, I have found heaps of info already on these forums, but unfortunately no kuck in finding any clubs close by. Ill keep looking though. Tonight looks like its gonna be nice and clear so the scope will be out soon hopefully for some new discoveries! (for me anyway

[Liz]

Hope you had some good viewing Brendan, VERY CLOUDY up here.

[luigi]

I'm also new, welcome I found great people here!

[BB (Brendan)]

Thanks Luigi. Yep Liz, had a really good night. Plenty of globular clusters I haven't seen before and I finally tracked down the Trifid neb!

[Jen]

gday Brendan to IIS

[stephenb (Stephen)]

Welcome Brendan and enjoy the hobby. Don't rush into it too fast. Sit back ask questions and enjoy the views.

[BB (Brendan)]

Thanks Jen and Stephen, I have already found out a ton of helpful info just by reading through some of these threads