Any amateur astronomers in BB-land?

[{sarah}]

My friend is totally into it, he has a few telescopes I can ask him if he has any recommendations.

[Astrolady]

There is an actual "Astronomy for Dummies" book that you can order online.

You have to be careful though as some books you order might be specific to the Northern Hemisphere.

Andrew is an amateur Astronomer and he has Atlas of the Southern Night Sky, as well as many others. He said to google myastroshop which is an australian site.

[Lulu]

Can you cruise Ebay for a telescope?

I'm not sure how exxy they are but my dad had a great one and it started a lifelong love of the sky for me.

[shellbell3]

Check out the queensland astronomical society.
i used to be a member of the vic one, wasn't to expensive and they had plenty nights on to go view thru big and small scopes, lots people on hand who loved answering questions, great way to get into it and learn.