robkmaeda Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I just recently got involved in astronomy when my kids stared asking me questions about the stars and planets. In order to give them an idea of what and where everything is, I decided to buy the family a telescope. Stargazers lounge was great in helping me select a telescope for the house. I want to first thank all of the posters whose posts I read to help me select a good starter scope. I ended up getting a SW Mak 127 simply because of the relatively high bang for the buck combined with its portability. I am still learning how to use it and learn my way around the sky, but my family and I are having a blast. Growing up in the light and smog polluted skies of Los Angeles, I never really appreciated how many stars one can see from the countryside house. Thanks to everyone for there help.Rob---I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=46.134476,6.213675 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi RobkmaedaWelcome to SGL, the Mak127 is a great compromise on apperture and portability. Great for looking at the planets too.Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macavity Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi, from another MAK fan. Wonderful place to live - Even better, if you'reout in the countryside? Geneva will always retain a piece of my heart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Who_46 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 hi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Welcome to the forum Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pessoa Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 great to hear all the family is involved my daughters as a fleeting interest and as done many projects for school ,she as made videos of the planets we have took with a simple webcam an d taken pics of the moon with a cannon 10d she as done talks at school on the planets ect and constellationhope you have many great nigts out under the stars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 welcome rob from me as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadget Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Welcome to SGL RobKevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi Rob and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi Rob,Welcome to SGL.Enjoy your new scope with your family, great to have everybody involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi Rob Welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroandy101 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi and Welcome to the lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hello Rob and it's a warm welcome from me also, all the best with your new Mak!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi Rob, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi Rob and welcome to SGL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hello Rob and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbytate Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi Rob and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi Rob and kidsWarm welcome to the SGL, get ready for all the questions, they will in come thick and fast , have you down loaded "stellarium" will help you get round the sky and it's freebest of luckDougEssex UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmological Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolenfeather Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Welcome to the forum and to a new passion to be shared with the whole family. I would have loved to have done that with my parents when younger!Isabelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernman Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hi there welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hi Rob.Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hi Rob and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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