rich.c Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony69 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hi Rich and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hi RichWelcome to the SGLI am not far from you in Sutton.Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Welcome to SGL Rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hi Rich,Welcome to SGL.I hope you get as much enjoyment from 150P as I am having from mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkie Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 hi there Rich.c and welcome to SGL ...............CLIVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Coated Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hi & Welcome.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 hi and welcome from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.c Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunhaval Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hi, Rich, and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hello Rich and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedds Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hello and welcome to SGL Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Welcome to the forum Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Welcome to SGL Rich.C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hi Rich, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.c Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hi Rich and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hi Rich and welcome to SGL, used to live up the road from you in Surbiton John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pessoa Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hi and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbytate Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hi Rich and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Welcome to SGL, Rich!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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