Zeale Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hai GuysI've been lurking for a little while and thought it was about time I posted something. I'm an astro noob, currently doing a BSc through the Open University focusing on Physics with some astronomy and astrophysics thrown in for good measure but I've been obsessed with the cosmos ever since my dad sat me down at the age of 9 in front of the TV which had this chap on who had this awful seventies style haircut. This chap on the TV taught me about atoms, evolution, quasars, pulsars, black holes, nebulae and that we were all made of "star stuff" forged in the furnaces of stars. He taught me how the ancient Egyptians measured the circumference of the earth with nothing but sticks and logic. In my teens I learn the chap (with the bad hair) was Carl Sagan. Anyway, what I would really like to do is some deep space imaging. I've been browsing some of the stunning images in the gallery and I'm shocked at the amazing quality of the photos.. Obviously, it's not going to happen any time soon for me but It is a long term goal of mine to work towards. After browsing DSLRs and telephotos lenses for hours, I reigned myself in a little and decided to get some bins and learn the sky first. I decided to pickup a pair of these bins with an amateur tripod.Celestron 71017 25 x 100 Skymaster Porro Prism BinocularsI know I know, cheap chinese stuff that seems prone to collimation problems from what I've read but it's a start. I do have a little budget to play around so I'm all ears to anything that might be useful. I'm thinking of picking up a mid-range DSLR (~£300) with a cheapish telephoto lense just to learn the ropes again of digital photography again before I decided to go in deep for an astrophotography setup. Now, all I need is some clear sky. Unfortunately, BBC weather is predicting any anytime soon in Bromley. Booo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itabot Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan g Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoss Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Wecome to SGL Zeal.Have a look at the Getting Started with Imaging and the Imaging Discussion sections if you want to get into astrophotography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeyJ Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi Zeale,Welcome to SGL - sure you'll find lots of useful help/advice to get you up and running within the forum.Nothing wrong with the chinese stuff nowadays, keeps most of us happy when the clouds occassionally part Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkpen Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Welcome to the lounge Zeale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hello Zeale and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 HiA warm welcome to the SGL,we are not that far apart except for age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi Zeale and welcome - good luck with the course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi, Zeale, and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi Zeale.Welcome to the lounge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonDoe Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi Zeale welcome to SGL, hope you get yourself sorted soon and look forward to seeing some of your images when you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellawolf Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi & welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No-i-dear Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi from me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubertank Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Welcome to the SGL. Congrats on stopping the lurking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi and welcome to SGL! Enjoy the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welrod50 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Welcome aboard Zeale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusmeg Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hello and welcome from me too - great intro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pete Presland Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 hi welcome to SGL from peter in bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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