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whizkidd
Joined: May 14, 2004
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I know there are some astronomy enthusiasts in here! I am one of them. All interested guys post here. No astrology and crap please! I guess sammy boy would love this one!
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Sammy_boy
Joined: Mar 31, 2004
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Hellooooo! I've been wondering about starting a thead on Astronomy, but you beat me to it Whizkid!
And I agree, no astrology! I have never met a tall, dark stranger.....
So, what equipment have you got, have you got a telescope?
"All it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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whizkidd
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I manage only with an old binocular. But i will be getting some stuff later this year. Its monsoon time here. So for now, no star gazing!
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axxxr
Joined: Mar 21, 2003
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What about Crystal balls. 
On a serious note i'm looking to get a new telescope any recomendations?
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whizkidd
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Yeah sammy i am also getting one later this year what should i buy? You might know this for sure! ;-)
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Sammy_boy
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I'm still quite a newbie myself at astronomy - but any telescope by Meade should be a good one. I rather fancy one of those Meade ETXs, which are motorised, and have a 'goto' computer that will find stars, galaxies, novae, etc. for you. Either that, or the Celestron Firstscope range looks very good, and cheap.
My telescope, a Helios Explorer 130p cost me about £170, and is a good, cheap starter scope. I haven't gotten to grips with how to use it properly, but that's next on my to do list! Helios (which are also badged as Skywatcher) do some fairly good, cheap scopes.
@axxxr, do you live in London? I imagine it's very light polluted where you live. What are the skies like over in India, @Whizzkid?
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whizkidd
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Quite good the skies here. I live in a not so big town so not much light diffused in the sky. But for now nothing matters. The sky always remains cloudy. It would be ok by the next month i guess.
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Elrond
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I like astronomy. When I have time, I go to observatory, which is 5 km away from my house. I have always fun there.
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whizkidd
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You got a telescope Elrond?
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Elrond
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No, I don't have. The observatory is not very far, as I mentioned and they have old, but very good one. And if it's cloudy, then we watch films in "mini cinema".
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whizkidd
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Lucky to have an observatory so close by. The closest one to me is more than 200 kms away! :-(
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Sammy_boy
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U can do astronomy with a pair of binoculars- i enjoy popping outside with a pair and gazing at the nite sky
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whizkidd
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Yeah, a binocular is the best tool for a newbie. Btw i am satisfied with mine! And its better than having nothing!
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Elrond
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I always look at stars, when I go out. And it's nothing better, then watch the sky and talk with friends on a barbeque.
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So, to all 'wannabees' . . . have you seen some 'aliens/UFOs' with your habit  That's the best discover any 'astronomer' can really dream of dudes  ! |
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Posted: 2004-08-21 17:11
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