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Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Lovely images.

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

Welcome back to the fold

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

8 hours ago, LukeSkywatcher said:

I bought 2 òf these from FLO. Neither worked, so I got a full refund and free return.

Got mine from FLO and it worked no problem. Just the stand that was no good.

Not had a clear day here for more than 3 weeks, so being rather bored I decided to buy a small study set of meteorites.  I found it very interesting looking up the stories of how they were found and classified. I never thought I would have pieces of the Moon, Mars and 4Vesta in my hand. I decided to buy a small digital microscope for a closer look. I could only get a 2 mp scope but I was wowed with the views that popped up on my computer screen. The only problem was , like buying a beginners telescope, the stand that came with the microscope was only a degree above being useless. On to Amazon and I got a much better retort stand. Now I am completely hooked on meteorite collection and my bank balance is starting to groan.

Another lovely set David. Not had a clear sky here for more than 2 weeks.

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Lovely set of images.

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

I think you will find it a good bit cheaper to buy direct. Only to be expected and not meant as a slight to FLO who I use for all my astro purchases.

The box came with the set. You could try Spacerocks. It’s run by David Bryant. He is very good to deal with.

Thought I would add to my meteorite collection which stood at 1 meteorite and 1 tektite. Study set from Spacerocks arrived today

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Really nice capture Paul. Especially given its low altitude.

Some reading for these cloudy nights

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Congratulations on your successful first light session. Planning ahead will greatly add to your enjoyment and will be a big help in the learning process we all have to go through.

I hope you have success when talking with your neighbour . As for sleep deprivation of course the darker nights of Autumn and winter will help. I solved this by taking retirement, but this is rather a drastic measure unless you art of a certain age. Good luck with your journey into this wonderful pastime.

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.