Hi from Rotterdam, NL

[poerqwa]

Hi there,

Really caught the astronomy bug :)

Started with a lot of reading (on the internet), looking at starcharts and finally bit the bullet last week.

My setup:

• Skywatcher AZ-EQ6
• Celestron 9.25 CST
• 2" zenith upgrade with 2" 24mm maxvision (82 degrees fov) and 1,25" 11mm Explore Scientific

One word: WOW

One sentence: A LOT to learn (but I have time )

First sighting(manual) was Moon and Jupiter (with 3 moons !!!) already really amazing

Succesfully polar aligned the mount, that was the first step and feeling great about it .

Now on to the 2nd which is using the synscan alignment to use the goto part of the setup but first attemps were not so succesful.

But as I said there is a lot to learn (and a lot has already been written) so I just need to sift through all postings. Every question has already been asked no?

Greetings from Rotterdam, The Netherlands

[damnut]

Hi Poerqwa!,

Warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forums. That's a great setup you have there too, congrats.

Proost!

[VikkiFord]

Welcome from another noobie. Nice kit you've chosen.

Vikki.

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[PeterCPC]

Hi and welcome.

Peter

[The BFJ]

Hi and welcome to SGL!

Cracking set-up, it should bring you many fantastic nights of enjoyment. As to whether or not a question has already been asked, probably but the way I see it is the only stupid question is the one you don't ask and, should it have been asked already, the helpful folks on here are sure to point you at the appropriate discussion.

Good luck and clear skies!

[ToxoLight]

Hi Poerqwa and welcome to the lounge.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hello and welcome.

[mog3768]

Hi and welcome surprising how quickly you will get used to using the hand control and set up.

[xtreemchaos]

hi mate and welcome from south wales uk, very cool setup you have,im sure your going to get some amazing sights all the best.charl.

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL

[slim80]

Hi welcome to SGL

[Saganite]

welcome to SGL

[JamesM]

Hi Poerqwa and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[MarkJ44]

Hi there and welcome to SGL.

Cheers

[Ruud]

Hoi! Poerqwa pah? Joining the SGL is an excellent ides!

[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.

Look forward to seeing you around

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL  .

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Poerqwa!

Dana

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[Cylon]

Hello and a warm welcome

Cylon

[teleskopjo]

Welcome.. how is light pollution over there? Seems pretty bad in the Netherlands in general, unfortunately.

[purdo]

Hi & Welcome to SGL.  Great set up you have there.