maniakmedic Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi everyone! This is the start of a new hobby for me that I've wanted to pursue ever since my parents gave me a book about the solar system for my seventh birthday. I was watching an episode of The Universe and decided now was as good a time as any and splurged on a telescope after doing a bit of googling (I think some of the posts on here actually helped me decide). In the next couple of days I should be receiving my Celestron Nexstar 127 SLT and I can't wait to get out under the stars and putting it through its paces.A little in general about me: I've done some travelling. I was lucky enough to be in the Czech Republic in 1999 during a solar eclipse (one of the cooler moments in my life). I enjoy shooting, archery, video games, reading - both fiction (Alastair Reynolds is a favorite) and nonfiction (especially astronomy and medical science) - and computer stuff. Eventually I want to get into game programming but I have to work toward that. Really, I'm just a huge nerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hello & welcome to SGL Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevew65 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Welcome, I'm sure you will enjoy the forum and learn loads on here - I am ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansu Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT65CB-SWL Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi maniakmedic and welcome to SGLI will never forget Wednesday 11th August 1999. I observed it from Krapets, Bulgaria (Крапес, България).Definately one of many astronomical highlights in my life too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi and a warm welcome to the Lounge.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggywrinkle Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Welcome and enjoy the new hobby.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi ,welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi, maniakmedic, and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Maniakmedic!That's a lot of interests; don't suppose you're also a baseball fan... Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi welcome to the lounge,and welcome to this great hobby. Enjoy!Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hello and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniakmedic Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Maniakmedic!That's a lot of interests; don't suppose you're also a baseball fan... DanaNot American baseball, I'm afraid. When I was in Japan I enjoyed watching it. I'm now a Hanshin Tigers fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m37 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Hello and welcome to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Not American baseball, I'm afraid. When I was in Japan I enjoyed watching it. I'm now a Hanshin Tigers fan. I don't mind THOSE Tigers; it's the ones in Detroit I can't abide! Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Steele Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hello and welcome to stargazers lounge, from Ben aka Jim from Berkshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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