HumptyMoo Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thought I'd say "Hi" and convey my appreciation of SGL and it's user base in steering me towards my first beginner scope, a Sky-Watcher 200p Dobsonian (R.I.P. Mr. Dobson). Ever since I was a very small lad I have been fascinated by the heavens and what they contain, so, now I have the means, I thought I would take the next step and scratch an itch I have had for many years Although I am not new to the science of space and our universe I am very much new to practising astronomy, but, from the couple of hours I've had with the scope I can safely say I'm hooked!I'm an IT professional (not far outside London) so thinking of my scope as a time machine really floats my boat. Can't wait to hear the collective groans from those photons, that when born millions of years ago, never once suspected their monumental journey would end inside the eyes of a techy dweeb.... Hopefully, once I get a bit more experience and knowledge confidence under my belt I will become more active in this community.Kind regards,Moo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Moo and welcome to the forum. Great choice of scope and you certainly won't be disappointed with the views it generates. As a thought, you might want to download a free planetarium program called Stellarium. It's very popular among members here and has lots of great features including the ability to calibrate it to produce an identical night sky as that seen from your observing site. There are other features too that will keep you entertained when the clouds come in.Clear skies for now and enjoy the forumJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Elgenubi Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hello Moo, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggywrinkle Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Welcome to SGL, the 200mm gets good reviews on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Welcome to SGL Moo - You have a cracking scope there as I understand things A techie dweeb hey? .... oh to be just a little bit more techie!!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 Moo welcome to the lounge,and welcome to this wonderful hobby, good choice ofscope, Enjoy!Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumptyMoo Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks for the welcomes and the suggestion on Stellarium, I can see that will be very useful to get my bearings once these clouds move along. Am also reading through "Turn left at Orion" (as suggested by members here) so can use Stellarium as a dummy run to a nights viewing. Cool 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 Moo, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi moo and welcome to Sgl from me Clear skies Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Moo, welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hello Moo and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 How do you do Moo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Moo welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hello Moo, 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, Moo!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi, Moo, and a warm welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Moo 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...
ToxoLight Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Moo and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi moo welcome to sgl..... nice scope best bang for your buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Clear Skies Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob0971 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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