Hello

[deadmanswill]

Hi, this is kiran aka deadmanswill. The interest in stars is very recent in me and I look forward to interacting with all active members of the club. Frankly I know nothing about the stars since, as I said, the interest is very new.

I took a look at google sky but didn't pursue further because I thought its better to learn the stars by looking directly than photographs of them. After all its free to gaze at the stars.

Is there someone who could give me a basic overview on star watching. I intend to buy a beginner's telescope but it may take a while. Meanwhile there's an old but quite powerful binoculars and I am using them as of now.

Would be glad to make some new acquaintances here.

Cheers
deadmanswill

[purushotham_23]

Dear All,

I am purushotham working for a corporate in Hyderabad.I had a special passion for astronomy when I was young(Haley's Comet days) but haven't nurtured it much.

Now having understood that planets influence plant and human life my interest in astronomy was reborn. I have undergone training in Biodynamic farming where I had the opportunity to understand it better and now advice few like minded farmers on some of the principles and practices.

I have a basic Celestron Powerseeker 50 telescope and gaze for the planets and satellites. Would like to volunteer for any astronomy events.

You can reach me on 9849437812 or purushotham_23@yahoo.com

[purushotham_23]

I appreciate for frankly admitting that you know little about the sky.Its just not you there are many people ofcourse I am also one of them.

Our grand parents and the fishermen are the ones who know much about the sky.They know when the moon ascends or descends and also when is a ful moon or a new moon without even looking at the calendar.

I am spending almost 2-3 hours a day trying to gaze the sky with my not so sophisticated 50X powerseeker Telescope and with the help of 'The Sky software' I am trying to understand the planets and their satellites.Last week I had the occassion to watch the beautiful moon.

Not only me my son serendeep who is just 8 yrs old also has developed a lot interest in sky watching.

I would also request the members to share their experiences and observation of the sky.Also I would be glad if someone can recommend to me an expert in Night sky watching so that I can request him to make a presentation to our office colleagues.