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[lionchops]

Hello Everybody!
Well, my name is Tom and I'm 34. My father received a Celestron 4 1/2 inch newtonian telescope( an older one) with it we saw Saturn and Jupiter........and it was awesome! I don't have a telescope yet, I do have a pair of Celestron binoculars 15x70 and they are pretty fun. I hope to build my own telescope, and attend one of your star parties. I'm learning the sky and would appreciate any and all help. Thanks!

[erikruud]

Welcome Tom,

What part of the Chicago area are you from?

We have a star party scheduled for Jan 13th in Saint Charles.

[magic612]

Hi Tom, welcome! Lots of helpful and friendly people here. You can see a lot naked eye and through binoculars - scopes are nice, but plenty to see without them too.

I make weekly astronomy videos to help people learn the sky - you can see the most recent one here:

astronomer.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=NightSky&action=display&thread=3612

[lionchops]

Thanks Erik, I'm from the city/state of Chicago. Unfortunately I'm working that day, I'm a firefighter/paramedic and work 24hr shifts. But thank you for the invite, maybe the next one.
Dave I have been watching your videos on youtube and there great. Thanks.

[erikruud]

CFD! We may already have friends in common. Mike Flaherty and Steve Redick.

[Paulie pchris00]

Hi Tom! I'm not in the city, but Chicago's Bravest and Finest are always welcomed by Chicago Astronomers. Any questions, somebody here will be able to answer, or point in the right direction. Hope to see you at a star party sometime soon.

[lionchops]

Hi Erik, I recognize the names. Paulie, Thanks!