DAWSkipper Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hello Stargazers, I am completely new to this forum and this is my first posting. I am a Canadian that has been living in Dubai, UAE. for almost nine years now. For a couple of months every year, I return to Canada and call Nova Scotia home. During the Nova Scotia summer months, this is when my passion for astronomy is rekindled. Although, I've had an interest in astronomy for a long time now, this time of year is when my interest is piqued. I live close to the Kejimkujik national Park which recently has been designated a Dark Sky Reserve. The night sky around my summer home is phenomenal. On dark nights, I find myself looking up at the stars and planets for hours on end. Compared to the UAE, it is unbelievable the numbers of stars, planets and constellations that are clearly visible. When I'm back in the UAE, I can believe how much of a difference the light pollution and dust obliterate the night sky. You have to go far out into the desert to really see anything. The aurora borealis is also of particular interest to me as well as some of the other Dark Sky Reserves that are popping up in other parts of the world. I've seen the aurora on many occasions, but mostly when I'm back in Canada and further up in the north. it's truly a stunning sight to see. What drew me to this website, was an article I had read on the internet about someone that had started off in astro-photgraphy using an iPhone. That's something that really got my attention. I'd like to take my interest in astronomy a step further and I thought that astro-photography with an iPhone would be a cool place to start. In any event, I hope that I've told you a bit about myself. I look forward to hearing back from other members of the community in the not too distant future. Many thanks. Cheers,Steve Leslie . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi Steve and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us - All internet searches seem to point here Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi Steve,New to these forums myself, but you will be amazed at the friendship, warmth, and knowledge freely given here.A warm welcomeSteve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hello Steve and welcome to SGL - shame you don't have the clear skies that we associate with desert countries, but the Canadian skies sound good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi Steve and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT65CB-SWL Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi DAWSkipper/Steve welom to SGL in warm DBX, from me in temperate LHR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi Steve, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hello Steve and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshireminx77 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hello Stargazers, I am completely new to this forum and this is my first posting. I am a Canadian that has been living in Dubai, UAE. for almost nine years now. For a couple of months every year, I return to Canada and call Nova Scotia home. During the Nova Scotia summer months, this is when my passion for astronomy is rekindled. Although, I've had an interest in astronomy for a long time now, this time of year is when my interest is piqued. I live close to the Kejimkujik national Park which recently has been designated a Dark Sky Reserve. The night sky around my summer home is phenomenal. On dark nights, I find myself looking up at the stars and planets for hours on end. Compared to the UAE, it is unbelievable the numbers of stars, planets and constellations that are clearly visible. When I'm back in the UAE, I can believe how much of a difference the light pollution and dust obliterate the night sky. You have to go far out into the desert to really see anything. The aurora borealis is also of particular interest to me as well as some of the other Dark Sky Reserves that are popping up in other parts of the world. I've seen the aurora on many occasions, but mostly when I'm back in Canada and further up in the north. it's truly a stunning sight to see. What drew me to this website, was an article I had read on the internet about someone that had started off in astro-photgraphy using an iPhone. That's something that really got my attention. I'd like to take my interest in astronomy a step further and I thought that astro-photography with an iPhone would be a cool place to start. In any event, I hope that I've told you a bit about myself. I look forward to hearing back from other members of the community in the not too distant future. Many thanks. Cheers,Steve Leslie . Hi Steve and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi Steve welcome to the lounge,Dubai, a favorite holiday destination of ours, been there quite a lot,not good for stargazing, but out in the desert is ok. but Canada is afantastic country for dark sky's, very envious.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi there Steve and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulaw Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hello & welcome Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi Steve and welcome to the forum. Imaging might start with an iPhone but the, "Dark Art" as imaging is sometimes referred to, has a habit of taking a little bit more from you than the cost of a smart phone. You might want to consider a book by Steve Richards called "Making Every Photon Count" to get a more qualified and comprehensive account of what is involved because we don't want your first image of a black hole being the one in your wallet! Clear skies and hope you enjoy your stay here.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxheadroom Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hi and welcome. I'm playing about with AP with iPhone.The moon has given me some ok results. Just downloaded a free (today) app called ProCam 2 which gives ISO and filters.Image below is with standard iPhone camera.Good luck!Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Welcome to SGL, Steve!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sloz1664 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hi and welcome to the Lounge Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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