Fypunky Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Now then lads n lasses.Due to a rather enthusiastic daughter of 9 earth years I appear to be getting dragged into this astronomy like passing by a black hole!So in order to gather enough information to sound as if I know all about the sky above I have been trolling around the forum for some time and thought it best to register and become a member so here I am.We live in the light polluted capital of Lancashire, UK.Currently we spend nights out looking through some bins (10x50's) and have really enjoyed clusters like Pleiades, however come xmas and little legs will receive a new scope.My day job is an optician so when it comes to the optics side I have a lot of knowledge, but this is a different ball game and already I finding myself learning so much more, I had no idea how much was involved at looking into a night sky!Cheers for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inedible_hulk Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi and welcome to the lounge,it's great when kid's get involved with this wonderful hobby,your daughter will be so thrilled to get a scope for Christmas.Observing the night sky with bins is a good way to learn whatto look for so keep it going until you get the scope.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum. As an optician, we welcome your technical contributions as long as you don't make a spectacle of yourself Boom! Boom! (.....I'll get my coat!)Clear skies and hope you enjoy the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoSuperNova Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Welcome to the lounge. Have a seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_E Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Welcome to SGL - A great intro!! It must be really rewarding to learn the night sky with your daughter.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Welcome to both you and your daughter :-) Sent from my it900 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul M Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Pleased to meet you.I take the Capital as being Lancaster. But initially I thought from your "Fy" prefix you might be from the intellectual capital - Blackpool Nice hair by the way. Just be careful, you'll have someone's eye out with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandancer10 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi and welcome to SGL - I take it by your introduction you're a blown away Geordie?Happy Stargazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobsey Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hello and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi Fypunky and welcome to SGL to you and your Daughter, to help bring some sense to all those points of light you see above, on a nice clear night, down load Stellarium and as an extra Xmas pressie for both of you, by a copy of "Turn Left @ Orion" to use with your new scope, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi Fy. and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Welcome to SGL, Fypunky!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hello Fypunky and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hi, Fypunky, and a warm welcome to SGL from East Lancs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Clear Skies Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Hi and welcome to Sgl from me enjoy the forums Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWilky Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Welcome mate by capital of Lancashire you clearly mean Preston right? Lol. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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