Hello to all in love with the stars

[DragosN]

My name is Dragos.

I'm an somehow old astronomer. More than 15 years ago I've build my first instrument, a refractor made from an photo lens, and a mount from some plywood, screws and other parts.

No, I have an Celesctron SC8, a Vixen SPDX, a 300mm f4 Newtonian telescope made by Orion Optics, for which I try to build a new body,  but I don't find time to do it. Another Newtonian, 8'', very old (8years),  which also need a new body, and many other stuffs. In not so many words, I have Gear Buying Addiction. I'm an visual astronomer, not that I don't like photography, but conditions are not proper for this.

I have visited  this forum many times, but never registered, because I'm a moderator on the biggest astronomy forum from my country (@stronomy.ro), and time is short. But now, I've decided to do it, cause I want to share some of my experience and ideas with astronomers around the world. And also to learn from your experience.   

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL You have some nice scopes there.

[nightfisher]

Dragos, welcome to SGL

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Dragos and welcome.

[DragosN]

Thanks to all. 

Yes, some nice toys. And the list is not complet. Sometimes I think there are to many. And frankly they are. But the passion always win.

[PeterCPC]

Hi and welcome.

Peter

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[Saganite]

Hi Dragos and welcome to SGL

[Zadoq]

Hello and welcome to the forum

[JamesM]

Hi Dragos and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[Dave In Vermont]

Welcome aboard, Dragos. Nice to have you!

Clear Skies,

Dave

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

[southernman]

Hi and welcome to SGL from Peter in New Zealand.

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL Dragos   .

[swag72]

Hi Dragos and welcome to SGL - Glad that you came on board, hope that you enjoy your time here.

Look forward to seeing you around

[DragosN]

Thank you. You have a big community here. And a lot of stuff. It will take some time to look around. 

[Akiainavas]

Welcome to SGL

[Stropper]

Hi and welcome

Looking forward to hearing of some of your experiences

[Javier Firefly]

Welcome to the community Dragos.

[paulastro]

Welcome Dragos, I'm sure you'll find something of interest here to make it worth your while, and I'm sure you'll be an asset with all your experience.

Regards, Paul

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Dragos!

Dana

[barkis]

Hi. Dragos.

You have joined a great group of Amateur Astronomers.

SGL has  an abundance of knowledge in its membership, so if you need to know any answers,

just ask away. All are very helpful, so don't be shy.

Enjoy your stay with us.

Ron.

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL

[HIP3802]

Hi, Dragos, and a warm welcome to SGL! "Gear Buying Addiction" is something that  many on here would recognise! I don't think anyone has yet come up with a cure for it though!

[purdo]

Hi Dragos & Welcome to SGL.   Great to have you on board, hope you enjoy your time here.  You certainly have a great selection of scopes.