Darren7478 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hello All,Just thought I would stop by and say Hi. I am new to Astronomy and although I have always been interested I've never really found the time!However the last series of Stargazing Live has pushed me over to the dark side, literally.My intension is do some astrophotography after seeing some of the fantastic pics that can be achieved. I have done alot of research over the past few weeks and every google search I did led me to this site, so I thought it was only fair to join and try and suck up some more the members extensive knowledge and experience, and hopefully some day be in a position to give some back!Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnb Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Welcome to the dark side ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Welcome to SGL, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToTheWorld Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Welcome to the lounge from a fellow newbie with your goal being astrophotography make sure you're patient - I've learned first hand that your expectations can often exceed the reality of your first scope, athough there are still breathtaking sights to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Welcome to SGLIf you're interested in astrophotography then I'd get a copy of "Making Every Photon Count" and have a read of that before committing to buying anything else. Well worth the money.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren7478 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks for the warm welcome and tips, can anyone recommend a lens for moon shots? from the threads I've read and the stunning pics I have seen I realise the moon is towards the bottom of the ladder, but as good a place to start and my current obsessionSent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren7478 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 James thanks for the info, I will certainly have a read of thatSent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi and welcome to the lounge,good luck with the A P, and enjoy S G L.Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi Darren, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hello Darren and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgangwand Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi & Welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 HI Darren and welcome to SGL - If DSO is your intention then James' recommendation is spot on. There's a few of us imagers about who are only too glad to help you spend your money!! Hope you've got lots of it!!! Look in the imaging section and find some images that you aspire to, normally people will list their kit so that can be a starting point.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi Darren welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hi Darren and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hello Darren, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggywrinkle Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondlicht13 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hi DarrenWelcome from a fellow Sintellener.Plenty of good advice here. Have you downloaded Stellarium and Cartes du Ciel for free yet.They are both very useful planetarium software packages for finding your way around.Assuming you have a magic wand to get us some clear skies round here. :clouds1: :clouds2: :clouds1:Good LuckMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren7478 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Sorry Mike no wand! I have downloaded Stellarium and it is very useful, any tips on where to go to escape the excess light pollution of our great town? Or do you get on just fine?Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondlicht13 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hi DarrenHave to say that my travels to really dark sites are minimal these days. What with the fickle weather as well it can bequite disheartening once you have driven some distance only for the chance to be ruined.Don't get me wrong, to see the heavens from a truly dark site is really amazing especially for people who have onlyendured light polluted urban skies.I try to make the most of our lot as you say most of the time, given half a chance of course due to the weather.Having said that we are on a cruise up to the Arctic Circle in early March so hoping for some good observing withhopefully views of the Northern Lights, fingers crossed.Do you have anything in the way of astro kit yet or are you using a DSLR ? As you must have read don't rush intosplashing the cash until you have done more research and Steve Richards' book is a must read for anyone whois contemplating AP.Good Luck and RegardsMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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