jazzysam Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi All,Finally got around to joining, after reading many of the posts with interest.A bit about me...My name is Sam, based in Surrey - and I play a Tenor Sax in my spare time.I have just restarted my interest in astronomy, not having touched it since my uni days. My wife recently treated me to a Celestron C9.25 CG5 setup, as a 20th wedding anniversary present. Pretty good surprise needless to say - although I would have appreciated the EDGE HD version even more!I've loved the visual side of things, but have been tearing my hair out at my first imaging attempts. I will be asking questions about that side of things (having read all the usual books/tutorials etc), so I apologise in advance if I ask questions that may be simplistic to guys who are expert in this field...Thanks again for providing such a useful resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Sam, nice bit of kit you have there..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigdisVZ Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome! Can't wait to see your images! And a lovely gift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Sam and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wall Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hello Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welrod50 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome aboard Sam Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargazer33 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Sam & welcome,Very nice anniversary present there! I have recently started imaging and am also finding it very difficult. Mainly because I can't seem to see through all these clouds that keep forming over our home at night! As I'm sure you are aware, there are plenty of people on SGL that are only too willing to help and offer advice. I'm sure if the question has been asked before then someone can point you to that post if not answer the question again.Clear skies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome to the forum Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feydakin77 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Sam, welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzysam Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Thanks Guys, really appreciate your warm welcome...kr, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Sam, welcome to SGL. Nothing wrong with a C9.25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzysam Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Michael, thanks for your comment!I notice you have an 80ED attached to your C9.25. Do you mind if I ask how you find it works for you in practice (I'm assuming you're using it for wide-field viewing/imaging)?I'm wondering if that's the way to go to do wide-field deep sky imaging, rather than all the very confusing options on reducers or Hyperstar for the C9.25.Apologies if I should have asked this in a different thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Sam, welcome to sglClive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Sam welcome to the SGL.What an excellent anniversary present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Sam and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Sam and welcome to SGL. Hope you have understanding neighbours with that tenor Saxophone !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Sam and welcome to SGL, very nice scope you have, what a lovely present from Mrs Sam on your anniversary John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Sam and welcome to the lounge, I'm looking forward to our 40th, I wonder if,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nytecam Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome Sam to SGL ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have the 9.25 ,with the un trained eye you wold not no the diference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Welcome to SGL, Sam!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi Sam amd welcome aboardEnjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi Sam Welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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