randers51 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi to all lounge members. I just joined today. Purchased my first decent telescope a week ago. I got the Celestron 6SE. Also picked up the Celestron 17A Power Tank and a 9mm Orion eyepiece. I built a 6" reflector telescope during a class sponsored by the Denver Museum about 17 years ago. I felt now was a good time to get a better telescope with a computer to help in finding objects to observe. Trying to get into astrophotography too. Looking for some good sources to understand the Right Ascension and Declination system of coordinates as this still puzzles me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 hi Randers51. welcome to the forums. there are so many friendly and knowledgeable folk on here ,im sure youll get all the answers your looking for. clear skies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobsey Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hello and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Welcome to SGL, you've certainly come to the right place for all things astro.If you are interested in AP, try to get a copy of the book 'making every photon count' which is available in the book section of the FLO website. It's an imagers bible and will really help.Also, take a look on the imaging forum, people usually put their acquisition details, subs equipment etc, so you can get an idea of what works well.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottS Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Welcome to SGL. Seems your location is rather apt also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi and welcome to the loungehttp://www.skyandtelescope.com/howto/basics/Celestial_Coordinates.htmlthis might help you.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hello and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hello Randers51 and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi there and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi Randers and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Randers!Rockies fan?Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi, randers51, and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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