Ben, I would encourage you to attend some of the star parties and other observing sessions before you buy anything. This will let you see what is out there and what it takes to see it. I know that I enjoy sharing with others and you are welcome to come to any of the OAS star parties and activities. We have several private star parties (you are welcome at these) and we are at Antelope Island once a month from April through October. I think that our next activity is a Messier Marathon, we stay out all night and try to see all of the Messier objects, on Mar 28-29. We haven't picked a location yet and will post it when we know where we are going. I just noticed that we will also be at the library in Huntsville on 3/26. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Ben Record [mailto:specialed112@msn.com] Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 4:49 AM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] A youngin' with a few questions: Hi, My name is Ben, and I have a few questions. I've been a member of this mailing list for a while, but I haven't said anything, yet. I've had an interest in Astronomy for as long as I can remember, and I want to take that interest a little deeper. I was wondering if someone could suggest a few pieces for a beginner to buy to look up at the stuff above that I can't learn enough about. And maybe, if some of you wouldn't mind, if I could tag along to one of your gazes. It would be very appreciated. Please let me know on an item I could get my hands onto, and if you wouldn't mind if I tagged along with some of you. Thanks, Ben _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy