Greetings from South Carolina!

[Alec Markov]

HI everybody.....my wife and I are recent retirees and lived in New York City for a very longf time but for the longest time, we wished to live somewhere where the light pollution isn't so bad....well, we have always loved South Carolina (Charleston, actually) and just bought a house on the outskirts of the city, or to be more specific, James Island, which puts us right next door to the peninsula. The sky down here is lovely; very little  light polllution in this area and we have been using our new Televue 102 (four inch refractor) and the views here are fantastic! Lately we have been observing Saturn in the early evening, along with Mars, when the occasion calls for it. But the real show starts after 2:00 AM when Jupiter and Venus become the morning stars...terrific viewing! At that hour, the viewing is excellent, esp. I have not been able to track down very many DSO's  thus far; for me, the emphasis seems to be upon the Moon and the planets....still and all, it is a terrific experience to be able to see the heavens without the burden  of light pollution but for now I just wanted to introduce myself and let people know that I am here......anyway, that's all for now and I hope to become better acquainted with the folks who visit this website. 

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

[swag72]

Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and hope that you enjoy your time here. Sounds like you are going to have a ball

Look forward to seeing you around

[badger111]

Hey Alec! Greetings from Maldon, UK

[PeterCPC]

Hi and welcome.

Peter

[Dark Knight Gazer]

Hello and welcome to SGL from Brighton, England!

[glowjet]

Hi Alec and welcome to SGL, sounds like you have made a wise choice, in the location of your new house, those dark skies must be a very welcome improvement, enjoy your Astronomy

[ToxoLight]

Hi Alec and welcome to the lounge from middle England, you cant beat dark skies.

[Sandancer10]

Hi Alec and a warm welcome to SGL. Sounds like you have got a lovely spot there - enjoy and Happy Stargazing.

[Vox45]

Good for you and your wife Alec !

I wish you clear skies and welcome to the forum

[Bizibilder]

Hello Alec and welcome to SGL!!

[ronl]

Hi and welcome to S G L

Good Luck and Clear Sky's

[gingergeek]

Hi there and welcome to SGL

[C7tsj]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

Mark

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[purdo]

Hi Alec & Welcome to SGL.

[RobertNashville]

Weocome from down the road in Savannah!

Charleston is a great city...I was stationed there (Navy) in the early-mid 70's and loved it; I still visit when I get the chance!

[Dave In Vermont]

Greetings and welcome from Vermont! I know what you mean about Venus and Jupiter. That has been a great early am show! Hot on the heels of Orion!

Clear & Dark Skies,

Dave

[Lowjiber]

Welcome to the forum from Las Vegas... the city of MANY lights.

Clear Skies

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[sloz1664]

Hi Alec & a warm welcome to the Lounge  ​ 

Steve

[fondofchips]

Hi & welcome to SGL.