Hey all...

[rich.c]

Hey all..

I've just joined SGL after being a silent browser for the past few months and thought I'd say hello.

I'm pretty new to astronomy - apart from the very small refracter I had when I was young, my Sky Watcher Explorer 150p is my first scope. I bought it back in May and am really happy with it so far. Unfortunately I live under some pretty polluted skies, with a street light at the end of my garden, so love taking it with me when I go away. So far I've seen Saturn, Jupiter and M31 (I think, I'm still learning the sky!).

Hopefully I'll get even more use out the scope as the new season starts and maybe even attend my first star party.

rich.c

[MorningMajor]

Hi Rich and welcome - we're moving into the great viewing season - still a possibility of reasonably warm nights and it's dark at a social hour! Enjoy!!

[tony69]

hi and welcome

[brantuk]

Hi Rich and welcome to SGL

[swamp thing]

Hi Rich

Welcome to the SGL

I am not far from you in Sutton.

Regards Steve

[Big E]

Welcome to SGL Rich!

[Astro Imp]

Hi Rich,

Welcome to SGL.

I hope you get as much enjoyment from 150P as I am having from mine.

[chunkie]

hi there Rich.c and welcome to SGL ...............CLIVE

[Multi-Coated]

Hi & Welcome..........

[faulksy]

hi and welcome from me

[rich.c]

Thanks for the warm welcome all

Steve, are you a member of a local society or club? Any tips on where might be good for a nights observing?

[todd8137]

hi rich have you tried any light polution filters ?,do you no any one local to you who may give you ,the use of any ?

[Cunhaval]

Hi, Rich, and welcome to SGL.

[Bizibilder]

Hello Rich and welcome to SGL!!

[zedds]

Hello and welcome to SGL Rich.

[Charon]

Welcome to the forum Rich.

[ScubaMike]

Welcome to SGL Rich.C

[Mr Spock]

Hi Rich, welcome to SGL

[rich.c]

Thanks for the tip Todd. I bought an LP filter recently (not sure of the make without checking), but it's not much help in the garden as we back on to a main road and the eyes never get properly dark adjusted. It has been great for use on the local cricket pitch though

[JamesM]

Hi Rich and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[glowjet]

Hi Rich and welcome to SGL, used to live up the road from you in Surbiton

John.

[pessoa]

Hi and welcome.

[Rusty Strings]

Hi and welcome from me too

[nobbytate]

Hi Rich and welcome to SGL

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Rich!

Dana