Fariniac Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Been reading here as an unregistered guest for months and thought it was about time I signed up I used to have a cheap 'n cheerful Tasco 2" refractor that was basically useless, unless looking at the Moon, but even then I found by 10x50 Binoculars gave a better image with more detail so I sold it on.I keep looking at getting a new scope, especially liking the Celestron Astromaster 130EQ but it will have to wait until I have the funds for it. Probably be mid December before I get round to buying one as I am just stupid busy at work for the moment.Would dearly love a nice 6" or 8" scope, but the funds are just not going to be there for it for a few years yet (have bills that need paying off first).Anyway, I have been interested in the night sky for most of my life and after finding the Google SkyMap app for my phone last month my interest has been re-awakened, so a new scope it is Let's hope for clear skies for us all, even if it is damned cold out there at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hello Fariniac, welcome to Stargazers Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi Fariniac, welcome aboard. I started with a 2" Tasco and didn't think it was too bad given it's design limitations. Anyway, you're in the right place for help and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerro Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi,welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi Fariniac and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi, and Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pessoa Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroandy101 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi and Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi and welcome from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchem Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 hello and welcome:hello2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi Fariniac,Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Welcome to the lounge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maej Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi & Welcome to SGL Reading your post sounds just like me a year ago. I would suggets it is better to have a small scope you use than not have a large scope... I still haven't got a scope because I still haven't got the money to get the one I want, now I'm thinking of just getting something smaller that I can afford now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appalachik Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi A warm welcome to the SGL and remember all good thing comes to those who wait and save :-)DougEssex uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi Fariniac and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forum Fariniac. It took me a while to save enough for my scope but it was worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 hi and welcome to sgl from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bizibilder Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hello Fariniac and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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