allcart Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Hi everyone. i am obviously new here but want to introduce myself. I live in Hampshire, UK. I work too much, and have a photography business as well, so have little time for the fun stuff I enjoy. I dabbled with astronomy several years ago, but found that the best time for stargazing is when I should be asleep, so I stopped it. Now I find my interest is awakening again and instead of telescopes, I can use my cameras. Life is getting sweeter.Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevrees Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Hello Allan and welcome to S.G.L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hello Welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Welcome aboard Allan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi Allen welcome to SGL John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi Allan welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie c Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi Allan and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Allan!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi Allan an welcome from me Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi Allan and welcome to SGL. Yes a small refractor, a decent mount and DSLR are all you need (well, a few other bits as well!) to open up the wonders of the universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allcart Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thanks all, I sold my scope a while back so I will have to stick with the dslr and lenses. One really expensive hobby is enough. I can photograph at over 1000mm with my lenses, so that should be good for a bit of tele viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi Allan, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tich Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi & welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi Allan and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 HI Allan and welcome to the forum. Glad to hear that your life is getting "sweeter" and hopefully so too will your astronomy. If you feel inclined to combine your knowledge of photography with the wonders of the universe, may I suggest you get hold of a copy of Steve Richards' "Making Every Photon Count" (FLO £19.95) which you can view here. Modestly priced but full of great information that will tell you what kit you need and why you need it to take good consistent images. It will help you formulate the appropriate budget from the outset and by doing so will no doubt save you money by helping you to avoid buying the wrong kit. It also provides a comprehensive overview that will help you decide how deep you want to go. We call astrophotograpy the "dark art" for a good reason and there is certainly a steep learning curve at the beginning but with practice and patience you will soon get into the hang of things. Hope you don't mind my suggestion above as for all I know you might want to just sit back and observe the night sky, but just in case imaging takes a hold, this book should be the first piece of kit you will need to get.Clear skies and enjoy the forum.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 hi allan and welcome to sgl. hope that pwm works for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hi Allan, welcome to sgl and the forumsClive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hello Allan and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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