I'm hooked

Hi Stephen,

You've now started a journey which many of us are on. There's nothing quite like the first view of Saturn through a telescope! An awe-inspiring experience! I wish you the best of look on your voyage among the stars & planets and hope the people here on these boards prove to be friendly and informative to you.

Regards,

you will learn how to use a sling-shot late at night with bright lamps for target practice

I'm very tempted already! Damn street lights!


Thanks for the welcome guys. I'll be checking out my nearest club soon.


Re. Aperture fever. If it relates to trolling through websites looking at "bigger and better", I think it's already begun... (wife covers eyes and shakes head)

Have you shown her Saturn?

If she gets the bug your next purchase could be a second telescope...

Depending where you are in Kildare, looks like you've got Kildare Astronomy Society, and Tullamore Astronomical Society , at your disposal.

Yes, aperture fever is quite dangerous.
You know you are a lost cause when you start planning your holidays around new moons and will only go where there is a nice dark sky :lol:

Great to have you onboard Stephen.

Saturn through a telescope was my first 'wow' - don't worry, there be plenty more when you get the, ahem, 20" Dob...

Dave