wycboi Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 HelloIm Kevin, I am 26 and been doing astronomy for 2 years now. Living in London I do not have the best viewing place however on a dark night I can see everything that is amazing. I have a Meade 105 ETX and have never got used to using the goto as i could never callibrate it. Maybe another fellow astronomer in London or west London could help?I was also looking for a camera to fit on my telescope and was looking for a Nikon - i have seen a Nikon for about £200 and would need the piggy back for £50 - anyone help me on this and what model would be the best to start of with?I am specifically looking for someone (or a group) to look at the stars with in my area and learn more about astronomy. Preferably someone from the Planetarium or RAS but anybody really.So yeah. Hello everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hi Kevin and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus 6 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hi Kev, welcome to SGL! plenty of good advice to be had here. I would check in the imaging section on your camera question, one thing I would say is perhaps a Canon camera would also be worth considering. Plenty of members do use them to great effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Welcome to SGL...You can always observe the Moon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wycboi Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 oh i have had a lot of luck - i live next to a park so its not too bad - seen jupiter/saturn/mars/orion nebula and the moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi, and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david o Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi there Kevin, welcome to SGL Before diving into astro-photography I really recommend that you read Making Every Photon Count (by SGL's very own steppenwolf).Easy to read, it's full of good advice aimed at the imaging novice, including choosing the right equipment - explaining what kit you'll need and, more importantly, why. Helping you avoid poor choices and costly mistakes. There's also loads of tips 'n' tricks as well as lots of other vital stuff.Have a trawl through the imaging sections too. They're full of info and some very experienced and talented folk who, I'm sure, will be more than happy to share advice and guidance with you.HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Kevin and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Kevin, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Kev...& welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Welcome to SGL Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 A warm welcome Kevin to SGL.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si W Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Kevin, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Kevin,Welcome to SGL.You might want to give The Baker Street Irregulars a look.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkWispa Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Welcome Kevin enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi KevinWelcome to the SGLFrom another south of the river observer.Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pessoa Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hello Kevin and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbytate Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Kevin and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Coated Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi & Welcome........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Kevin and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave006 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hello Kevin and welcome to SGL the font of all astronomical knowledge.Dark skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteftm Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Welcome kevin :-)Maybe start imaging the planets with a webcam (Phillips toucam) Or the meade lpi camera.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi Kevin, welcome to the Lounge.Pop over to the ETX users group, someone may be able to help.Stargazers Lounge - Meade ETX Users Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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