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Default Hi everyone - 9th July 2009, 06:34 PM
I'm new to the site and wanted to say Hi. I'm currently looking to place an advert under the wanted section for an Nexstar 8SE/8i but need my 10 posts

I actually had an ETX 90, Nexstar 8i + GPS module and a CPC but I made the mistake of keeping the CPC and selling the rest. Alas, its' heavy weight and slow slewing resulted in me using it less and less so I sold it. I'm looking to go back to the middle ground and will hopefully get a 8SE or 8i. I might be tempted by a great value 6SE but I'd fear the upgrade curse if I did.

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Default Re: Hi everyone - 9th July 2009, 06:42 PM
Hi Seiko,
Welcome to SGL.

John

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Default Re: Hi everyone - 9th July 2009, 07:24 PM
Evening Seiko and welcome to SGL - good luck with your search for that "perfect" set up. (is there one ?)

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Default Re: Hi everyone - 9th July 2009, 07:52 PM
Hi Seiko,

Welcome to SGL. You have my sympathy regarding your dilemma - a stressful time. You are right about upgrades - aperture fever is a terrible affliction.

With a user name of Seiko, I guess you'll take your time coming to a decision.

Mike

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Default Re: Hi everyone - 9th July 2009, 07:57 PM
Hi Seiko and welcome to SGL....

I just knew Mike would say that.....

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Default Re: Hi everyone - 9th July 2009, 08:07 PM
Thanks guys, welcoming comments and yep, torn isn't the word, fun though.
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Default Re: Hi everyone - 9th July 2009, 08:51 PM
Hi Seiko,
A very warm welcome to SGL.

Steve..

Observatory: 12" LX200R OTA with motorised moonlight focuser, Pentax 75 SDHF , WOMegrez72, Celestron 80ED APO, EQ6 Pro running EQMod, 2" True Technology filter wheel.
Other Scopes: Skywatcher Skyliner 300P FlexTube Dobsonian, Orion Optics Europa 200.
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Default Re: Hi everyone - 9th July 2009, 09:31 PM
Hi Seiko welcome to SGL from me

John

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Celestron C80 ED,
Pentax XW 5mm,
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Default Re: Hi everyone - 9th July 2009, 09:36 PM
Hi and welcome to SGL

Don't talk to me about aperture fever

Mick

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Tal 100r refractor.
William Optics UWAN 28,16,7 and 4mm.
University Optics Ortho's 25,12.5,9,6,4mm.
Baader Narrowband O111 2" Filter.
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Hi from me too

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Default Re: Hi everyone - 9th July 2009, 10:12 PM
Hi seiko and welcome,good luck with your choices.regards ron.s.g

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Default Re: Hi everyone - 10th July 2009, 09:15 AM
Welcome to SGL, Seiko!


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In US (Sturgis, Michigan): 8" F5 Odyssey Dob
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Default Re: Hi everyone - 10th July 2009, 09:42 AM
Hi Seiko,
A warm welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forum.

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Default Re: Hi everyone - 10th July 2009, 11:21 AM
Thanks guys and gals, the forum is great. The astro imagining really caught my eye as the pictures on display are fantastic.
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Default Re: Hi everyone - 10th July 2009, 02:26 PM
Hi and welcome to SGL, Seiko.


Publications ~ Photos ~ Lunar Sketching Tutorial ~ SGL Albums
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8" Meade LX-10 f/10 SCT ~ 90mm ETX RA f/13.9 Mak
120 Skywatcher f/8.3 achro ~ Orion 120ST f/5 achro ~ Orion 80ST f/5 achro
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Default Re: Hi everyone - 10th July 2009, 11:24 PM
Hello Seiko,
Enjoy SGL, and I hope you make the right scope choice.
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Default Re: Hi everyone - 11th July 2009, 10:48 AM
Welocme to SGL Seiko!

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