Kahl Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hi all,Just wanted to say how useful this forum has been (as a non-member) whilst looking to get setup with my first scope. Searching (via Google) through the posts on this forum has been extremely useful. So I figured I'd create an account and get involved (and hopefully return the favour) - Thank you all My best friends have given me an Explorer 200P EQ5 for my 30th so I've been quite keen in learning from the vast experience here.As for me, I'm a Network Manager at a Secondary School in Street, Somerset. I've been keen on Astronomy/Astrophysics for at least 15 years and hope to expand my knowledge with some real life Astronomy.That's about it - short and sweet - hopefully I'll have some reasonable contributions in the near future.Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inedible_hulk Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hi Ross, you have some great friends there! Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Davenport Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Nice intro, welcome to the lounge.I am sure you will get plenty of help here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avocette Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hi Ross and welcome to the lounge. That's a very nice bit of kit you've got there and the SGL forum has covered pretty much every aspect of setting up and using the combination. Assuming it's the manual EQ-5, here are some topics which may give you inspiration for searching whilst you're waiting for the skies to clear: Collimation, Eyepieces-the very least you need, and AstroEQ ( how to make your EQ-5 computer driven the DIY way).All the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahl Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.Avocette: I was just beginning to realise that today. I've been looking into the X-Cel-LX Series or the BST Explorers. There's still some basic things that I need to get to grips with, though I'd rather search the forums first before asking a question that is already answered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hello Ross, welcome to SGL, enjoy your new scope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Ross and welcome to the forum.Clear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Ross and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us, although in my times of need looking on Google I have found that almost all roads point to SGL!! You cannot really escape us Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Ross welcome to the loungeEnjoy!Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 HI Ross, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Ross and welcome from me clear skiesPat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hello Ross and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Welcome aboard Ross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Ross welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Welcome to SGL, Ross!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Ross and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob0971 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Welcome Ross. I am just up the road near Bridgwater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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