Newbie from across the pond!

[myamiphil]

Hi, Phil here, just joined. I've been in astronomy for quite a while mostly on the low cost end of the hobby. I have a Meade ETX90 and recently acquired an antique, 8" Criterion Dynascope Reflector. Ive madde a filter for my ETX for solar viewing. I also use binoculars along with a homemade first surface mirror mount for bino work. Lots of LP to deal with but still manage to get in decent views.

Slowly trying to get started in Radio astronomy too with an IBT and VLF monitoring.

Next steps are to make a new base for the 8" Criterion to a Dob mount and get a laptop going for outdoor work. Most of what I do is on a shoestring budget. I prefer DIY.

Belong to a local club at Montclair Univ. in NJ. NJASTRO

regards

Phil

[Astro Imp]

Hi Phil,

Welcome to SGL

[MjrTom]

Hello Phil welcome to the forum

Love the sound of your DIY work, would love to try it myself, had I the skills and knowledge.

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Clear skies (...and reception!)

James

[RogerTheDodger]

Hello and welcome to SGL

[BAZ Senior]

Hi Phil, welcome to the Lounge.

[Multi-Coated]

Hi Phil & welcome ....

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome

[Mr Spock]

Hi Phil, welcome to SGL

[glowjet]

Hi Phil and welcome to SGL

John.

[swamp thing]

Hi Phil

Welcome to the lounge.

Regards Steve

[Bizibilder]

Hello Phil and welcome to SGL!!

[nobbytate]

Hi Phil and welcome from the cloudy side of the pond

[MorningMajor]

Hi Phil and a warm welcone from me too!

[brantuk]

Hi Phil and welcome to SGL

[Astromart]

Hi there, Welcome to SGL

[david o]

Hi Phil, a warm welcome to the forum

[Pete Presland]

hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire

[Brendan of Borg]

Hello and welcome!

[johnh]

Hello and a big welcome.

JohnH.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Phil!

Dana

[brommas]

Hi Phil,

Big welcome from me.