Hello From Pennsylvania!

[Spigot]

I'd just stumbled across this forum today and spent the last few hours combing through it. Lots of good stuff here that is going to be exceptionally useful.

Just a little bit about myself, I'm living in the suburbs of central Pennsylvania. I'd suspect I'm probably one of the younger members as I just finished high school in June. College is coming up which is another nightmare altogether. I enjoy reading, writing, all that jazz.

My interest in astronomy cropped up this January with a lunar conjunction and a pretty girl who liked stars. I'm still no expert and can't seem to find my way around the sky, but it's a subject that really appeals to me. I'm trying to get some experience with stargazing, maybe make a few trips to the nearby hills when I'm properly armed with equipment and know-how.

I don't expect to be staggeringly active, but I'll definitely be around. I've already learned a ton from you guys in just this short time. Seems like a great, helpful community that I can't wait to be a part of in one form or another.

[nightfisher]

Hello spigot and welcome

[JamesF]

Welcome to SGL

James

[Atlas]

Welcome aboard!

[Charon]

Hi from me too.

[HIP3802]

Hi, Spigot, and welcome to SGL! If you want help finding your way around the night sky try downloading the free planetarium software 'Stellarium' which is customisable to local conditions. (available here: http://stellarium.org/).

Hope that helps.

Martin

[rwilkey]

Hi Spigot, a warm welcome from me too, that's how my interest started, and now the pretty girl is my wife. This hobby is really life-changing as you can imagine haha!

[glowjet]

Hi Spigot and welcome to SGL

[Pyrodave]

Hi and welcome Spigot . Before you go ahead and buy new equipment have a search for astro clubs near to youhttp://www.astronomyclubs.com/country/United%20States and go along on one of their observing sessions you'll find out alot of useful information on what types of gear are available

[avtaram]

Hi, welcome to SGL.

Avtar

[TieFighter8114]

Welcome Spigot !! I also recommend Stellarium. Its a very useful for learning the evening sky around your location.

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[sologuitarist61]

Well, what else do you need other than a pretty girl and the stars! Welcome!

[ronl]

Hi and welcome to the lounge

it makes it a lot easier to learn this great hobby when you

join SGL any problems are quickly solved you only need

to post in the relevant forum, it has helped me a great

deal, sure you will enjoy it here.

Good Luck and Clear Sky's

[Spigot]

Thanks a ton, guys. Already feeling at home.

[MorningMajor]

Welcome from me too!

[Pig]

Hello & welcome

Shaun

[Mr Spock]

Hi Spigot, welcome to SGL

[Spigot]

Again, thanks.

[Dabajeh]

Hello

[Bizibilder]

Hello Spigot and welcome to SGL!!

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Spigot!

Pirates or Phillies?

Dana

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

[heinamj]

Welcome, I'm from central PA originally (Lancaster). I agree with not rushing out and buying new gear... Watch Craigslist... I just saw an 8" Zhumell Dob go for $200 in Lancaster and another one with some nice extras go for $300 in Carlisle.