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Hi i want to be a astronomer but theres no cubs arround me, the nearest one is 5 hours away, what should i do?

Yes i am a begginer and i havent seen through a telescope yet, i was gunna join clubs but then i found out the nearest one was 5 hours away, i dont want to really get a telescope what i wont be able to see out of and enjoy, Also im interested in Orion StarBlast 6 Astro ReflectorTelescope Fun, user-friendly telescope design lets beginning astronomers and seasoned hobbyists navigate the night sky with ease Big 150mm (5.9") parabolic mirror optics reveal the moon, planets and deep-sky objects in rich detail. Compact and highly portable; weighs only 23.5 lbs. and has built-in carrying handles in the base. Sturdy swivel base comes pre-assembled in the box for no-hassle set-up. Includes 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl eyepieces, EZ Finder II aiming device, and eyepiece rack. Our Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope exemplifies the perfect combination of well-rounded performance and convenient portability. Whether you're looking for a versatile introductory instrument to begin a long-term love affair with the heavens, or have a hankering for adding a compact, wide-field, user-friendly reflector telescope to your growing collection of equipment, the StarBlast 6 will not disappoint. It doesn't take a rocket-scientist to appreciate the amazing value of the StarBlast 6. Any amateur astronomer will tell you that reflector design telescopes provide the best performance for your investment, or best "bang for your buck". And since the StarBlast 6 doesn't employ the use of a complicated and heavy equatorial mount and tripod, the value looks better and better upon further inspection, much like the view through its robust 6" aperture optical tube. Speaking of views, you'll be the one telling friends and family about gorgeous lunar explorations of the Moon, jaw-dropping sights of close by Mars, giant Jupiter, and the always impressive Saturn with its stupendous rings. But the fun doesn't stop there. The StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope's substantial 5.9" (150mm) aperture parabolic reflector optics gathers oodles of light from objects well beyond our own solar system. Bright galaxies, mind-boggling globular and picturesque open star clusters, ethereal glowing nebulas, and other celestial denizens are well within reach. With a wide-field focal ratio of f/5.0, finding and tracking objects is easier than with longer focal-length telescopes, which makes stargazing nice and easy for beginners. More advanced hobbyists will welcome the intuitive simplicity of this "grab-and-go" astronomical workhorse. Teflon bearings and easily adjustable altitude tension on the base ensure smooth maneuvering of the Orion StarBlast 6. You just sight through the included EZ Finder II reflex aiming device to locate the object you want to view, then grip the convenient navigation knob on the tube to take aim. Pop the 25mm (30x) or 10mm (75x) Sirius Plössl telescope eyepiece into the 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser and you're ready to enjoy the wonders of the night sky. Keep the other eyepiece(s) at the ready in the convenient three-hole eyepiece rack. Two handle cutouts in the base allow easy lifting and transporting of the telescope. Set it on the ground or even on a small table or the hood of your car, then prepare to be stunned by the view! Weighing in at a modest 23.5lbs., the assembled StarBlast 6 is portable enough to take along on the next family campout or friend-filled road-trip, without wasting valuable space for the rest of your gear. The StarBlast base arrives pre-assembled in the box providing a truly satisfying out of box experience that won't find you scouring assembly instructions trying to locate tab A and slot B. The Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Telescope isn't just a masterfully engineered, uncomplicated, and affordable telescope for all ages, it's also a blast! (C'mon, we couldn't help ourselves!) One-year limited warranty Please note that this item is not upgradeable for use with the Intelliscope Computerized Object Locator. Need Instructions? Download a PDF file of the Instruction Manual for this product. Requires Adobe Reader version 3.0 or higher. Also Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope Classic entry-level scope at an amazing price Crisp images from the craters of the moon to the edge of the galaxy Big-aperture optics + point-and-view ease of use = out-of-this-world value When the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars, you'll be able to see it all One-year limited warranty Ample light grasp...Check. Portable...Check. Stable mount...Check. Quick setup and take-down...Check. Easy to operate...Check. Affordable...Check. As you run through the checklist of attributes you've heard are important in a good beginner's telescope, you realize that the Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope meets all the criteria - in spades. Astronomy magazine called it "an excellent entry-level Dobsonian telescope for an adult." It's a telescope that opens up limitles

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1. I for one, suggest you get a basic grasp of written English before you try to pursue this career...your spelling and grammar are terrible and that alone would stop any career or future in the Astronomy world
2. You can start by shortening this question first.
3. Here is my sincere advice to you. Be patient. Go to the nearest book store or library and pick up a good book with decent charts. I would recommend "Nightwatch" by Terence Dickinson. Go outside at night and use the charts to learn the night sky. If you have access to a pair of binoculars, use them to identify star clusters, planets, nebulae, etc. If there is anyone at all in your local area that is interested in amateur astronomy, see if you can arrange to look at a few objects through his scope, so you know what to expect. If you are concerned about doing this alone, take someone else along. It won't take more than an hour or two to at least see what things look like through an amateur scope, and that is information that will be valuable later on. It may be different than what you are thinking. Gain a good understanding of what is up there and when and where you can expect to see it. Once you know the sky, select a decent scope that you can afford and learn how to use it as well. It is sort of difficult to learn how to use a scope if you are not sufficiently familiar with the night sky to know where to point it, or if what you see is different than what you expected to see. The scope you have described is not a bad choice. It's a pretty decent little scope, and it's fairly easy to set up and to use. But if you rush into this purchase, you are asking for frustration. This hobby demands patience. Now is the time to start.
4. > i was gunna join clubs but then i found out the nearest one was 5 hours away Now, hold on a minute. You're in England and the nearest club is 5 hours away? I find that _very_ hard to believe. If you were living in East Podunk, North Dakota, that might be true, but you're in one of the most densely populated countries in the world, and a country with more astronomy clubs than any other I know of. Have you _really_ tried to find a club nearby? Pick up a copy of Astronomy Today and look at the club news there. There are astronomy clubs _everywhere_ in England, and some of the best in the world.
5. Study Algebra fist,
6. No cubs near you? Look at Ursa minor - there's a cub if ever I saw one.