Kopernik

My search for help and a mentor quickly led me to Kopernik, a local observatory about 2 hours away. I went during a public program and learned about Jupitar. After the program I sought out the manager of the observatory. His name was Roy, and he was more than happy to help me. He took my email and within a day sent me a list of contacts to local astronomers and astrophotographers that could be willing to help me. After emailing with one of them about a week we decided to meet up so he could teach me the basics. After getting lost for about an hour (driving in the dark isn't fun apparently) we got to Kopernik. I am going to be learning how to use the equipment, and how to set the telescope up. I'll tell you guys about it later!