MarLuff Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hello all. Been using this site now for about 2 weeks just looking at some of the great advice people have been getting and decided it was about time i joined up and asked for some advice for myself.About 2 years ago i got myself a "cheap" scope off Ebay (first mistake) and although i used it quite often (weather permitted) i didn't really take the time to learn about astronomy so it was more of a point it at the skies and hope i come across something. The moon was great to look at and one night i stumbled across Saturn which just blew me away. Unfortunately the mount was a joke and recently just fell to bits so Ive decided its time for an upgrade.This time round I'm taking it deadly serious though and will take the time to learn the different aspects that I'm interested in to get the most out of this hobby. Anyway I'm looking forward to your feedback on the many noobish questions ill have and thank you / apologize in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi Mark and welcome to SGL When you're ready with your questions then just start a thread in the Beginners Help section and someone will be along to help soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hello MarLuff and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi MarLuff & welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi and a warm welcome to SGLEnjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night vision Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi, and welcome to SGL.Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi MarLuff and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalJ Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi MarLuff, Welcome. I've not been on here very long myself. It really is a "friendly place" - lots of advice and help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMessier Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 A very warm welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy79 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 All aboard...the astronomy train!....welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 welcome to the lounge matealways great advice on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hi Marluff and welcome to the forumThere's plenty of different things to learn but it's not difficult - just lots of it! Take your time getting your kit as there is no rush as the stars are going anywhere.Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david o Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hi there, Welcome to the forum We're a friendly bunch and you'll find a wealth of info in here - there's always folk around willing to share advice and tips 'n' tricks.Have a good trawl through whilst thinking about the direction you want to take and the kit you'll need. SGL's forum search tool and Google are your friends. But if you can't find something, or don't understand, then it's daft not to ask - somebody on here (can't remember who) once said that the only stupid question is the one that you don't ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolenfeather Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Welcome Marluff!I started off pretty much like you with a bad scope but lots of enthusiasm. When I finally got the telescope I wanted it was as if I had been placed on a whole other planet. Well, in a way I was! I wish you many cloudless nights as you nourish this wonderful passion!Isabelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si W Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hi, and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 A warm welcome to SGL.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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