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Default Me, an introduction - 2nd February 2012, 09:13 AM
Hi folks,

I've been interested in Astronomy for many years and bought my first scope, a S/H Meade ETX105, about 8 years ago. I enjoyed it for a few years but eventually my hunger for something a bit bigger got the better of me and I bought a S/H Meade LX90GPS 8". The images I'm getting with the 8" have really impressed me. I'm not wed to the Meade brand, it's just the way things have turned out!

All my observations have taken place solo. I don't know any like minded amateur astronomers nearby and I'm not a member of any astronomical societies and I would be interested in hearing from any people in the Birmingham/Coventry/Warwickshire area who want to get together and do telescope stuff.

Another reason for my joining SGL is that I'm developing an interest in imaging, particularly video astronomy, so I'll be wading through the vast amount of useful info that, I've no doubt, is contained within these forums.

That's probably plenty of intro for now, so I'll get on with some work and check back later!

Cheers

JoelH
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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 2nd February 2012, 10:08 AM
Hi and welcome to SGL

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Hello and Welcome!

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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 2nd February 2012, 10:24 AM
Hi Joel and welcome to the forum.

Celestron CPC 800 GPS with FeatherTouch Microfocuser
 TeleVue 17mm and 22mm T4 Naglers,
 TeleVue 31mm T5 Nagler
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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 2nd February 2012, 10:31 AM
Welcome to SGL, Joel

NEQ6 Pro, Skywatcher 250P DS, Fully Flocked, Baader Coma Kit,Telrad
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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 2nd February 2012, 10:59 AM
Hi Joel and welcome to SGL

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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 3rd February 2012, 11:40 AM
Welcome to SGL, Joe!

Dana

In UK (Walton-On-Thames):8" F5 Helios Dob, Canon Powershot A570 IS
In US (Sturgis, Michigan): 8" F5 Odyssey Dob
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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 3rd February 2012, 05:38 PM
Hello Joel and welcome to SGL!!

Roger

A few small refractors (and a SW200P currently languishing in a cupboard!) that take it in turns on the HEQ5.

http://bizibilder.blogspot.com For Pics of Obsy and other little gems!
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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 3rd February 2012, 05:41 PM
Hi Joel and welcome to SGL!

Mark

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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 4th February 2012, 08:36 AM
hello and welcome to sgl

Some bits and bobs , i point up in to the night sky
Location: Delta Andromeda DY1238XX-G2V
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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 4th February 2012, 08:45 AM
Hi Joel,
Welcome to the forums

C9.25 SCT on a CGEM goto
ST150 3x & 2x 2" barlows
Various filters in an Atik USB Wheel
Canon 600d (unmodified).
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Wish list: Guide scope, cloudless skies.

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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 4th February 2012, 09:32 AM
Hi and welcome from south west France.


Celestron nexstar 6SE
25mm plossl, 8mm and 13mm hyperions
Baader UHC filter,moon filter, various coloured filters
William Optics Binoviewer
and not much light pollution.

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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 4th February 2012, 09:50 AM
hi and welcome to sgl

West yorkshire....
TAL100RS...Vixen 80 custom...Skymax 180pro...WO Zenithstar 70
GSO and TAL plossl`s and some ortho`s
TAL owners group

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welcome along

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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 4th February 2012, 10:56 AM
Hi and welcome to SGL

Mark

Binoculars: Celestron 20x80mm (girlfriends !)
Camera: Cannon EOS 60D (girlfriends !)
Telescopes: SW Evostar ED80 Pro
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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 4th February 2012, 11:05 AM
Hi Joel, welcome to the forum

Skywatcher Evostar 120 Refractor EQ5
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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 5th February 2012, 08:54 AM
Hi & welcome Joel!

•SW Skyliner 200p + Rigel + Wixey
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43°N 3°E

"unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is.
You have to see it for yourself"
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Hi Joel, welcome to SGL

Michael

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Helios 120 f/8.3 OG
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Hello and welcome Joel
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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 5th February 2012, 12:04 PM
Hi and welcome

John


Skywatcher explorer 200p with Moonlite focuser,
Motorised EQ5,
Homemade Dob mount,
Celestron C80 ED,
Pentax XW 5mm,
Pentax XW 14mm,
Televue 24mm Panoptic,
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hi and welcome to sgl

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Default Re: Me, an introduction - 5th February 2012, 02:15 PM
Hi Joel,

Welcome to the forum.

Alan

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Hi Joel and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

I have no scope, I have no mount but that don't really matter.
Cos' I see the stars from the west country, when I'm sitting on my tractor.
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