Leo.A Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi allI'm Leo, and I'm from the township of Lithgow in western New South Wales (west of the blue mountains), Australia, where the skies are dark and the nights are cold (it's winter).I've been playing with some small scopes for many years but due to illness I don't spend near as much time as I'd like to with the hobby and don't have near enough money to support my desires (you're all familiar with this concept I'm sure).I currently own a Tasco 17TR 80mm refractor with an ED vixen lens (nice mod) and lots of time spent modding the focuser so it now runs smooth unlike the standard Tasco unit. I also have a 130mm Celestron reflector, an amazingly high quality no brand (that I can see) 60mm refractor and A 76mm Aldi special reflector which was given to me (poor quality but once properly collimated and better eye pieces are used it becomes bearable).Only yesterday I purchased a Skywatcher EQ3 pro mount. Only 2 months old and got a bargain at $300 Aus. I just learned through countless hours perusing this forum and others that the autoguiding function does not work as intended but will look into that further and keep all questions on this matter for the relevant section.From what I've seen here, this is a nice place with lots of friendly helpful members and I hope to be able to contribute in some way (not that I know much, but you never know). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonperformer Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi, Leo, and welcome to the forumReally envious of your dark skies.I guess you will be making a lot of use of our DIY section.Bring on any and all questions ... I'm sure someone will be able to provide an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telrad Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi Leo, welcome to the forum! I'm glad you like your Celestron and good luck with your new EQ3.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxo Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi Leo,A very warm welcome to SGL.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamski Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hello leo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Welcome to SGL Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchiv80159 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Welcome Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 hi and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi Leo, welcome to the Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkpen Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Welcome to the forum Leo. I hope you love playing with your new kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 A warm welcome to SGL.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyscot Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Welcome Leo, I'm jealous of your skies lolDavid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old glyn Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Welcome Leo. You are among kindred spirits here :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si W Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi Leo, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris h Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Welcome To SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedCoat Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hello Leo! Isn't Lithgow the home of the Zigzag Railway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hello Leo and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi Leo and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi LeoWelcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi Leo,Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 G'day Leo.Welcome to SGL.I'm from north of the border but living in England at the moment (moving back to QLD at the end of the year).Good luck with EQ3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolenfeather Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Welcome to the forum Leo! I'm sorry for your health limitations and understand completely since I have MS. It doesn't bother me all of the time but when it does, it affects my eyes turning everything into a visual mess! I wish you good luck in your viewing in the future. Clear skies!Isabelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi Leo and welcome from me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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