m0ony Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 HiJust thought I would introduce myself.I have been interested in astronomy for many years but have never owned a decent telescope before. My 8 year old son is also very interested in anything to do with space. I recently decided to sell all of my ham radio equipment (as I have lost interest in that hobby) and invested the cash in a telescope.After a great deal of thought, I decided to go for a Skywatcher Skymax 127 with an EQ3 Pro Goto mount. I have also bought a couple of extra eyepieces, a 2x barlow, a T mount to enable me to used my DSLR on the telescope and a mount to enable me to put the camera directly on the mount.The only problem so far has been the weather. I've only been able to use it one evening about 2 weeks ago. I managed to get a good view of Venus, Mars and Saturn. My son was very impressed with Saturn.I'm just hoping the weather improves soon as I need to get some practise using the mount.Pete,Fairford, Glos, UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybrowser Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Welcome to SGL and good luck with the new scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hello and welcome to the Lounge, hope you and your son enjoy your Skywatcher Skymax 127 - have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hello Pete and welcome to SGL. Great choice of scope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlight 1 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hi & Welcome Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflowers Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naemeth Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hello and welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hi Pete and son welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSuppalot Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hi Pete and welcome to SGL.I'm just hoping the weather improves soon as I need to get some practise using the mount.You and everyone else I think.Clear skies.Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hi Pete and welcome to the forum. Very useful scope the 127 and will great for discovering detail on the moon's surface. Let hope the weather plays ball soon.Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher0010 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 hi pete and welcome to SGL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Welcome to the SGL, Forums Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi Pete... & welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Welcome to the forum Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Pete!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi and welcome from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi Pete and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawksmoor Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL from East Anglia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hello Pete and son and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texaspete1973 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi Pete and welcome to SGL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naemeth Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 By the way, nice choice of scope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Hi Pete,Welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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