new guy here

[Dowd1]

hello , I am new to this site and am hoping some people can further my knowledge on telescopes and astrophotography. I own a celestron nexstar se8, accessories include  feather touch microfocuser,homemade focus motor, highpoint 2" diagonal, celestron skysink gps, starsence auto alignment camera, astrozap heated dew shield.

I have been into this now for about eight years.It all got kicked off when I was out mowing some lawns and found a 4" tasco reflector in the trash.I took it home cleaned it up and pointed it at the brightest star in the evening sky, which turned out to be Jupiter. Ive been hooked ever since. looking forward to advice and knowledge especially in astrophotography, which is really my next move

thanks  

[Garethr]

Hi Dowd1

Welcome to SGL

Gareth 

[seo]

Hi Dowd1 and welcome aboard

[xtreemchaos]

hi mate and welcome from charl in south wales uk.

[glowjet]

Hi Dowd1 and welcome to SGL. If you are wanting to go over to the dark side, Astrophotography as we affectionately call it, then answer to your next move, is to obtain a copy of Steve Richards book "Making Every Photon Count" see FLO top of the page. probably the most widely used journal used by our forum imagers, from the very experienced to those just wetting their feet, it is a must have if you want the help and advice to produce good images, enjoy the forum

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi and welcome, it's amazing what some consider "trash".

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[busdriver]

hi big welcome from sunny Sidcup

[des anderson]

Hi welcome to the clan, Des

[swag72]

Hi and welcome to SGL - Good advice so far about the book 'Making Every Photon Count' - really is an imagers bible and should be read before spending a penny.

Look forward to seeing you around

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[JamesM]

Hi Dowd1 and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[Dave In Vermont]

Greetings and welcome to SGL, Dowd! Nice to have you aboard. You have some good gear. If you have any astro-based questions, don't be shy - we love questions here!

Clear skies,

Dave

[MarkJ44]

G'day Dowd1 and welcome to SGL

Cheers

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :-)

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[Dr_Ju_ju]

^{Welcome to the Lounge, wishing you clear skies...}

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

Peter

[fondofchips]

Hi Dowd1 & welcome to SGL.

[Bizibilder]

Hello Dowd1 and welcome to SGL!!

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[purdo]

Hi & Welcome to SGL, good luck with the AP.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Dowd1!

Marlins or Rays?

Dana

[MIDIManNI]

Hi there from another newcomer...