SkyRookie Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hello all, I have a very kind wife that has just ordered me a Skywatcher Skyhawk 1145P for my birthday next week and I'm like a giddy little 2yr old today!I've been browsing this site recently so thought this would be a good time to sign up and join the community.I always liked astronomy and physics at school but like others, posting here, was inspired by the recent stargazing series. I think clear skies are forecast for this weekend so I just hope my present arrives and I'm allowed to open it before my birthday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hello and Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL, grats on new scope ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWR Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL.Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Welcome to the SGL, Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyRookie Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thank you all for your comments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyRookie Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 gingergeek, where was your profile pic taken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Skyrookie!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 hi sky rookie and welcome. hope we do have clear skys and your missis gives you your pressie early. let us no how you get on and any problems. also dont forget to allow your scope to cool down outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian123 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi SkyRookie, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyRookie Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks michigander, faulksy & Ian 123.Faulksy, I assume thats to stop condensation? Thanks for the advice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 no not realy because that will form anyway lol. if you let your scope cool for an hour or more equalibrian.(ambient temperature if you like) it reduces heat currents in side your scope which you will see at the eye piece. happens more at high power(magnification) when viewing planets double stars e.t.c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyRookie Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Well thank you for my first lesson! I knew I had a lot to learn but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 we are all learning mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 HI welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSuppalot Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsheffield Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi, Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 hi and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glowjet Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi Skyrookie and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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