starbright Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Just wanted to say hello. I'm quite elderly and astronomy has been a part of my life, on and off for many years. I owned a six inch newton from being a teenager but more or less gave up the hobby when I got married, that was 1960. I dragged it out again in 1986 for the return of Halley's Comet but was living in Australia at the time. I finally disposed (scrapped) of it in 2007 when we moved house. I must admit I had a tear in my eye. A couple of years later the bug grabbed me again and I bought a ten inch Skywatcher on a HEQ5 goto mount. It was fantastic but I was hampered by a very bad period of overcast skies. My wife passed away late in 2011 and I decided to return to the UK. The 10'' was too bulky to bring back so I sold it and will be purchasing something new quite soon, but not sure what yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 welcome to sgl, have fun choosing a new scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 welcome along,I too have dabbed in and out for a few years until about 2yrs ago when it bit me big time!..normally my first words to pass my mouth would be 8" dob,but portability,steps,distance to carry the scope may be an issue.Whats your interest?planets,DSO's,lunar...purely visual or do you want to move over to the dark side! astro photography..how bad is your light pollution?...anyway clear skies to you and good luck,calv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hello & welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnut Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi and a warm welcome to SGL. Have a great time selecting your new scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_E Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Welcome to SGL. Do let us know what scope you end up going for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi and welcome to the lounge,decisions decisions, not an easy thing, choosing a new scope,but that is one of the fun things, all scopes are good as long as you are happy with the results.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Starbright!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi Starbright and welcome to SGL, whatever scope you choose, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattscar Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Welcome and clear skies Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi and welcome to sgl ,and welcome back to blighty pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonestar70 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Welcome to SGL Starbright.The loss of a loved one is hard to bear at any time and always leaves a huge hole which can never be filled, My Condolences.I hope you find a good scope etc soon.Clear Skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbright Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks for the welcome. Just to answer a couple of queries, I don't have a special interest in a particular branch of astronomy, but some areas are, I'm sure you will agree, easier than others. I love taking photographs but I'm not often sucessful due to lack of experience or lack of the right equipment. I have one photo of the crescent moon I'm fond of and I'll upload it if I can. It's a composit of two photos because it's kind of impossible to take this kind of picture with one shot. I look forward to meeting other members sometime in the future and if you have a dark sky site, I'd love to have the details. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan g Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi and a warm welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi Starbright and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi & a warm welcome to the LoungecheersSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgangwand Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi & Welcome from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi, starbright, and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningMajor Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi and welcome from me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargazer Jack Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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