mrjsh Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hello EverybodyHaving always been fascinated by all things Space related, I have finally started out on my astronomy journey. I found this forum so useful when researching my first telescope that I was compelled to join the community.I live in London, so the conditions are not ideal from my back garden (although I had a lovely view of Jupiter through my scope the other day). However I work three weeks on/ three weeks off so I am hoping to have lots of opportunities to go camping in some areas with nice dark skies. In fact, if any of you know of any campsites that don't mind you staying up through the night with a telescope set up, please let me know!Please do excuse me if I don't always respond to posts right away, I often have limited access to the internet during my three weeks at work, so it can sometimes take a couple of days for me to respond - but I will do my best!I'm really excited to get back to my scope in a week and start some exploring, as it was so cloudy I only got to use it once before I went away.I'm really interested in observing but also hope to dabble in some very non-serious astrophotography.Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamamia770 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcome Jake Keep looking up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avtaram Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hello Jake, welcome to SGL.Avtar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatrick Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcome along Jake. Superb community this, more than willing to answer any questions, no matter how daft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcome to SGL Jake - Sounds like you are having fun already!Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergc Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcome jake. I also started out in Non-serious astrophotography and now I have a scroll like list of equipment I would like to purchase related to the subject. Enjoy SGL see ya around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hello Jake, welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi Jake welcome to the loungeGood Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi there Jake and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi and welcome from me,and welcome to Sgl Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhard26339 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi Jake, welcome to SGL, you will find all you need to know within this forum, we are a friendly lot.Regardsmike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Clear Skies Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcome to the forum. If you are looking for dark sites, this site might be of some help. Also, laser_jock99 posted a couple of useful maps in this post which I bookmarked. The first shows light pollution and the second daylight hours (which presumably translates to number of clear nights as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcome to SGL, Jake!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesee Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi Jake and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi Jake and welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elm0 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi welcome to sgl. I live in London too. I tend to go down to dorking. Relatively dark skies. There is also a group that meet up in regents park. An astro shop run it so can be quite helpful. They actually have a meet tonight I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi Jake and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi Jake, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickshere Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Welcomemick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi Jake and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjsh Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thank you all for such a warm welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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