ASTRONOMO Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I Have decided to become involved in Astronomy again after a lapse of 40 years. We are planning to purchase a reflector telescope in the 150mm aperture range. In addition, we plan to attach our DSLR camera system to this telescope. We have not decided what manufacture we will be going with just yet, we usually do plenty of research and read customer reviews. We look forward to meeting some of you and learning. Ciao,Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Welcome aboard Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Don welcome to the loungeand welcome back to this great hobby.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Welcome to SGL Don. There's a few of us mad imagers on here, so if there's any questions, ask away. I see that you are in the US - If you can get hold of the book 'Making Every Photon Count' by Steve Richards (perhaps via his website - He's Steppenwolf on here) that will be really helpful to you. It's something of an imagers bible.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Welcome to SGL Don. I took a 5 year or so break a few years ago and was astounded how much things had moved on when I returned. You will be amazed how much things have changed and also how much cheaper(in relative terms) things are now.CheersAnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTRONOMO Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Nice warm greetings... that is always a good sign. It was very nice of you folks to greet me and make your remarks. You know, I have always had fun with people who love to hang out in the dark. We are going to have some fun here, that is if you can handle my humor, we enjoy everything technical and work in that arena...but, we also enjoy having fun and plenty of laughter.Ciao,Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Don, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfit Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 welcome Don, there is plenty of helpful people around and loads of topics to have a look at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Don!Baseball fan?Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Don and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hello Don and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_E Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Welcome to SGL Don. Plenty of good advice on kit here. A 150mm reflector is a great way to get back in to the hobby by the way... I'm guessing you'll be going down the EQ mount rout if you fancy dabbling in astrophotography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi, Don, and welcome to SGL! 150mm is a good workhorse for a scope - portable for dark sites, and, as you suggest, great for astrophotography. Although my tastes in scopes have altered over the years they have usually involved a 150 somewhere - and that isn't just for sentimental reasons! I too, would recommend 'Making Every Photon Count' by Steve Richards, as it will help in not only setting up an astrophoto system, but will show how to get good results with that set up.Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Don and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Welcome Don, and enjoy that new telescope - fingers crossed for good weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadshade Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Welcome aboard! I've taken long lapses too and just rejoined. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inedible_hulk Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Don, welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Don and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacky Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Welcome to SGL Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avtaram Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hi Don, welcome to SGL.Avtar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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