Just a quick hello!

[MrPadz]

Hi all,

and a quick thanks. I stumbled across the site when I was deciding what first scope to buy. Had a very limited budget, so there was no way I was going to be in the market for the SKA or JWT, but managed to spend less than 80 euro and get something I have so far been very happy with (Celestron 76/700 eq ). I'm out in the garden whenever it's clear, invested in a couple of decent EPs, and so far have been blown away by what I've gotten to see. You helped me dodge the Seben bullet at that time, which I was nearly very tempted by. My interest has been well and truly piqued, and now intend to save for a larger scope, hopefully to be purchased around Christmas time (Might get as high as an 8" Dob?), but for now I'm wringing every photon out of my starter scope, and plan to keep it to pass on to the kids when the time is right.

Really love the site. A wealth of information, on topics I wouldn't have considered before (So far I've oiled my EQ mount, adjusted my Barlow out, and checked collimation.). Would have no second thoughts about directing anybody who asked me to here.

Paddy (Or Padz, whichever you prefer!)

[Bizibilder]

Hello Paddy and welcome to SGL!! You have a good starter scope and should have fun finding your way around the heavens. An 8" Dob will be a huge step up and something to look forward too!

[JamesF]

Welcome to SGL

James

[JamesM]

Hi Padz and welcome to the forum. If you want to keep out of mischief, avoid reading the DIY sections - far too much fun to be had there!

Clear skies and enjoy the forum

James

[jason.p]

Welcome to the lounge Padz, and good luck with your quest for the 8 inch. All you'll need then are some clear skies!

Best of luck

Jason

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

[avtaram]

Hello Padz, welcome to SGL.

I started with a similar scope an an alt/az mount. Its a good little scope.

Avtar

[ronl]

Hi Padz welcome to the lounge

it's that aperture thing again, fever is the word.

Good Luck and Clear Sk's

[Charon]

Welcome aboard Paddy.

[Rihard]

Hello and welcome to SGL

[glowjet]

Hi Paddy and welcome to SGL

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Padz!

Dana

[Pyrodave]

Hi and welcome from me too

[2stops]

Hello and welcome from Essex

[HIP3802]

Hi, Padz, and welcome to SGL!

[Superdavo]

Welcome to SGL! I started off on a 70mm, and, 3 years later, have just got a 200p! I had a 150 in between, and even the step up from that was large, so a 200 will be dramatically heavier, but will make a massive difference to the views!

[MrPadz]

Thanks for all the welcomes guys. Have to admit, the 200 is my ideal at this time, but I;d settle for a 150. All going to depend on the old haggling skills

[Pig]

Hello & welcome

Shaun

[Jim Steele]

Welcome to SGL