LoonyToons Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 How do all.Thought I should finally sign up for this place. Been lurking since before Christmas, trying to learn from the wealth of knowledge and great experience on here.I've had an interest in the stars for most of my life. Finally got a telescope 12 or so years ago, a TAL 150pm. But due to numerous factors never took it further. Tho did really enjoy the times spent using the scope. 12 years later, after meaning to "get back into it" for ages, a daughter who when asked what books she wanted for Christmas replied "books about stars and that, I want learn about space" was the kick I needed.Dusted down and rebuilt the TAL. Had a go at collimation. Erm, think I'll need to look into that a bit more before I know what I'm doing. Eyepieces weren't in very good condition either. The 25mm was a bit mucky, the 10mm was always rubbish and the barlow had gone completely weird. About a third to a half of the glass had gone black and I couldn't see anything through it at all. So after much reading on here I ordered a couple of the BST eyepieces from Sky's the Limit (25mm and 8mm) and one of the generic x2 barlows and we're back in the game.After a couple of fairly successful sessions a few weeks ago, finderscope sort of pointing in the right direction, tho the less said about aligning the scope the better, the bug had bitten once again. New books bought. Star maps dug out. Astro software reinstalled. Skies cloudy ever since. Sorry about that.Then this week, common sense and sanity went out the window and I ordered a new telescope. A Skywatcher 300p Flextube from FLO. My wife knew I was getting one and knows how much it was. Not sure if she realises it's twice as big as the one we've already got! Never mind. Too late now.Can't wait.Anyway, I hope to be annoying people on the forum any time soon with incessant questioning on get the best out of the new scope and what new stuff to buy. Also keen on getting the TAL sorted out as well, so could be a couple of questions on that too.Cheers for now,John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kharga Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Welcome to the forum John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hello, welcome to SGLAs a 300p Flextube owner, I can tell you you're in for some great views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hello and Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi John, welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi John... & welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Astro Imp Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi John,Welcome to the lounge.That's a serious piece of kit you've got coming, enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tiddles Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Welcome along, a 300 Flextube, I'm jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi johnA warm welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LukeSuppalot Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi John and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LoonyToons Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks for the warm welcome all.Getting quite excited, the man said scope should be here Thursday/Friday. Taking a couple of days off work to "look after the kids" as it's half term. Think we'll be staying in kids. Too cold to go out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi John and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc8neal Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Welcome. I am a newbie, and I keep looking up all the scopes people talk about, so I did the same with yours.Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi John and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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