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Andrew-77

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Ahoy-hoy!

I'm new to astronomy and have been lurking here for a wee while now. Bought my SW 200p a couple of months ago as a present to myself. Bought the dual axis drives for the EQ5 and am about to order a couple of Baader EPs and a Barlow as the standard SW ones are pretty awful. Think that should be enough to get me properly started.

Looking forward to getting involved.

Andy

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Thanks guys.

Given that this is not a cheap hobby, I figured I'd buy something I could grow into, rather than out of. I've done nothing with it yet, hopped around the planets a bit and twiddled around the moon. I've spent more time on dark sky maps and Google Earth so far, looking for somewhere to go.

It'd be great to attend a meet; as soon as I can drive my scope properly.

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Hi andy and welcome to the forum. Sounds like a very good setup you have treated yourself to (...I'm sure you deserved it!:blob10:) and it will certainly keep you out of mischief for quite some time.

Clear skies

James

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M13 and M92 ticked off tonight. I'm like a proper astronomer now! The other half was thrilled* to be woken up and informed. I had to turn in though, as I have to be on the M62 early tomorrow, which is simply a messy object.

*not thrilled

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