jdrose Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi all. I guess you could call me a relative newbie to astronomy, so far as actually getting out with a telescope is concerned. I've always wanted to dive in but time, and money have intervened. Until now, that is I had finally decided to bite the bullet and buy a halfway decent starter scope, and I had decided to spend around $700 or so.... When lady luck decided to grace me with her presence. Long story short, for that $700 I wound up with not one scope, but THREE: A brand new Celestron Nexstar 130 slt (too much tech for its luddite owner), a Celestron c90, and last but certainly not least a 80s era Meade 8 inch SCT with motorized polar mount. How's that for a haul?So yeah, I guess I'm a pretty well equipped newbie What a great hobby. I've been out every night for a week, hunting (successfully, much to my surpise) star clusters and nebula. Neighbors have stopped by, conversations have gone on long into the night. I'm going to dive into variable star observing soon.So hi all! I can't wait to talk shop with you guys nad gals. I'm driving the family nuts with telescope talk lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MjrTom Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Welcome to the forum That is quite a selection for 700 bucks!Looking at getting an eight inch SCT myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig12 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 It's likely that someone else is using your network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MjrTom Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 It's likely that someone else is using your network.That's a bit random lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi, and welcome aboard.That certainly is a good haul. I must get you to buy my next piece of equipment for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 hello and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palebluedot Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi jdrose and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi Jdrose,Welcome to SGL, we need something to move the clouds here!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstomper Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hello and welcome from me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 hello and welcome from me as well. nice to no you have been viewing all week. no such thing here with the cloud, but hopefully things will change soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pessoa Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Who_46 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 hi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 hi Jdrose and welcome to sll and the night wonders,some times its hard not to want to talk about it ,see in things for the first time,is always a blast from the past ,my neighbors love have in a peek but most just like the bright nebs and not clusters have fun and enjoy your scopesclear skies always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hello jdrose and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hello JD & welcome to SGL! you certainly got a lot there for your $700.Best wishes and clear skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacebloke Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi JD and welcome - come on, do tell - how did you swing that deal!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brascoe Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 greeting jdrose and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi and welcome to the lounge.Great haul for $700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroandy101 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi and Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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