MAN or ASTROMAN Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hello everyone on SGL, just a quick post as an introduction. My name is Kev,and I live in the N.E. of EnglandI.I'm 53,and am just returning to astronomy proper after about 35 years(!) I still have my original telescope from my teenage years- an Astro 90mm reflector, with a focal length of 840mm,which was bought from Dixons. I fished it out of my mam's loft a while back,but I'm afraid that the mirrors probably need re-silvering,rather than just a good clean. Over the intervening years I'd continued to be mildly interested in astronomy,but hadn't done any observing apart from picking out the constellations etc,for my own amusement.Last year my interest was re-kinldled by Stargazing live on t.v.,and ,after buying a couple of books,I invested in a pair of Celestron 15 x 70 binos and a cheap tripod. I was impressed by the views that I got of the winter skies (loads better than my old 10x50's).Of course I decided that I needed a new scope,and, as Astrobaby says on her site,I was amazed at what is now available to amateurs and just how much you can get for your money these days in comparison to the 1970's! Anyway,after much deliberation,I plumped for a Skywatcher 130p on an EQ2 mount.This seems to be ideal for my current needs,but needless to say,it hasn't had a great deal of use recently due to the weather (yes,the clouds are all my fault)! I've recently purchased a Cheshire to allow me to check the scope out properly,and I am learning the arcane skills of collimation. I must say that SGL is an absolutely brilliant forum,and is helping me tremendously in what is a steep learning curve to get me back up to scratch astronomically.Clear skies everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hello and Welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason.p Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Welcome Kev. All you need to know is here. You're right, the learning curve is steep, but the great thing is, it's never ending Good luck and clear skiesJason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 HI there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Welcome to the forum Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveSoarer Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hello and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkSteele Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Kev, we can share the blame for the clouds equally as I just took delivery of my latest telescope. Welcome to the SGL.Clear skies,Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oily Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Welcome to SGL Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie c Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi Kev welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi Kev, welcome to SGL I'm sure the clouds will clear soon and you'll get to use your new scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Thomas Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi Kev and welcome. There are some good dark sky sites in the NE where you will get the best from your new scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi Kev and welcome to SGL John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSuppalot Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi Kev and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hello Kev and welcome, I hope you find answers to all the questions that you may have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi Kev and welcome back to the foldPat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Welcome to SGL.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Kev!Man or Astroman? Extraterrestrial surf punk!'Specify Gravity' is one of my favorite songs.Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevrees Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi and welcome, from one Kev to another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi Kev and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAN or ASTROMAN Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Thanks for the warm welcome folks! Dana,you got the origin of my username spot on.I've seen M or A? about 3-4 times- what's not to like about a band that use samples from awful (i.e.good) sci-fi B movies? I've also seen a spin off band called Servatron that dress up as robots(!!!). My friends reckon that I'm a connessieur of Rubbish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 hi and welcome to sgl. hope you get to enjoy your new scope soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi Kev, welcome to sglClive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi Kev and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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