Hello,
just a a quick hello from a new member with an “old” astronomers head! Been into astronomy since 10 or 11 now 52. Started with scope bought by parents,the 60 mm Tasco refractor,which got me hooked. Then as I got older with more money progressed onto Orion 8 inch Newt ,4 inch refractor and the OMC 140 ,which was great but with heavy EQ mount awkward to move about and not grab and go. Now own celestron 8se but am working in UAE and scope is in storage at my folks house,set it up when I went to UK this summer but no good nights to use it. Looking forward to using it some day in mild climes ,UAE not great for observing,stays optically hot til early morning,3 am ish and light pollution is a big thing. Will have to be a bit of an armchair astronomer for a little longer,mores the pity.
Anyway,good to meet you all and to becoming a member.
Clear skies to all
Ford52