jbk44 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Just wanted to say hello and thanks to everyone for sharing so much info. I've been looking at this site for some time now and I'm very impressed by the pic's that you are able to take.Really looking forward to gaining more knowledge before i take the plunge and raiding the my bank account! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forum. To get off to a really good start in imaging, as that seems to be your direction of interest, can I suggest you buy Steve Richards "Making Every Photon Count" (FLO £19.95). Modestly priced with a lot of information on what you need and why you need it to produce the level of imaging that will meet your own expectations. Broadly speaking, you can use a webcam to capture the planets and the moon but deep sky imaging (galaxies, nebula etc) require accurate tracking and a few more "toys" which can represent quite an investment. This book therefore will probably help you save money in the process by helping you make the right choices. Data collection via the scope etc is one thing, data processing to produce the final image is another and although there are many excellent software programs out there that are free to download, equally there are others that will need to be paid for so a sensible budget will be really important. Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twotter Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hello jbk, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceboy Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Big HI and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkie Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 hi jbk44 ,glad you could join us here at SGL ........CLIVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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faulksy Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 hi and welcome from me as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hi jbk44, welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hi JBK,Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hi JBK and welcome to the friendliest forum on the web! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hello jbk44 and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gunnar Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forum JBK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ScubaMike Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hi JBK,welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk44 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thank you for the warm welcome. Cheers James I'll get it for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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