Andy ES

I know I should always keep my periodic table next to me😁 shameful score, I need to buy another anorak…

Correction I’m not a nerd I’m actually a GEEK 😂

I inherited the “Nerd Gene” from both my grandfathers. One was a Power Station Engineer and the other a Tool Maker on the GWR in the 1920’s I didn’t stand a chance! Still SGL is a very safe, friendly, interesting and humorous place to gain a Huge insight into astronomy and all things engineering and scientific. this is also a fantastically well moderated site, thanks.

I know the feeling. It’s been very difficult over the last year to synchronise weather with family commitments, and now it’s getting lighter 😬

Morpheus 👍 very impressed with these.

What about getting an “Apprentice”? I found that training people and passing on knowledge was very rewarding when I was working, maybe there is someone you could teach your skills to. This might be like when you don’t really want to go to the gym but you know someone is coming round you then usually go and enjoy it. Personally I’ve had more enjoyable nights observing when I have shown someone something through the eyepiece.

Got in my Tardis and went to Dallas tomorrow and saw this, very nice.😊 good luck with the weather my American friends.

Never know could be a family of astronomers… and you could also win the lottery. 😂 (my neighbours are very nice, but they do like the fairy lights a bit, but not really a problem if move like a stealthy cat and don’t trip their garden light)

Welcome, I bet however my CPC925 weighs more than your 100 inch beast 😂

Lol, so a goto scope, you’re spoiling yourself ! I hope you are still going to track and photograph manuals. GOTO is for wimps like me 😂

Simply stunning (as usual😁) Nigella

I’ve found my new dark sky site. It's my mum’s back garden! 😁 I’ve been staying round with her for a couple of weeks while she recovers from an operation. Thing is the garden is out of the way and about 150ft long. With scrubby land at the back. Much darker than my garden. Had a few great nights with the Binoculars. Think I’ll have to lug the scope round. Happy Days.

Welcome, you will find very knowledgeable people here with many years of experience. There is also a very big searchable library of posts that will probably give you any answers you require. This is a very safe and supportive forum. just don’t ask when will the sky clear😂

Got this quaint old school equipment. Somehow it’s got more appeal than Ski Safari Pro ! 😂 It's also massive, good for my ever aging eyes.

Tonight I showed my brother in law the Moon and Jupiter. This is for someone who NEVER EVER looks up at the sky. He couldn’t believe he could see a planet with his own eyes. Wonderful to show this to a new astronomer. Upshot was he said I know you have got a telescope. When can I come and look through it? Fantastic. (He will also make a great body guard when I’m out in the field) 😂