Hi from Carlisle

[Lodestar]

I have been interested in navigation all my life, this interest culminated in becoming skipper of sailing vessels far and wide. Along this journey I have been fortunate enough to see the stars mid ocean on a moonless night and will never forget how stunning it is to be in truly dark place with hours of dark adaptation.

 Anyone interested in navigation cannot fail to see the historical links with the night sky hence an interest in astronomy was slowly formed. As my interest has been from a navigational point of view and only recently have I looked through a home made telescope (a converted Novaflex 400mm Camera lens) to see the heavens in more detail and I am really enjoying myself.

 I have logged in here at SGL because every time I search online for astronomy info there is always a link to here with good folk willing to help. I have read a lot of great stuff on here and say thanks to all who have contributed to unknowingly contributed to expanding my knowledge of all things to do with stargazing.

Regards Steve

[kerrylewis]

Welcome Steve. This really is a great forum and you will learn a lot

Cheers

Kerry

[Mr Spock]

Hi Steve, welcome to SGL 

[wulliam]

Welcome to the forum. I can't offer any advice as I have far less experience than you, but you've come to the right place for anything astronomical!

[JamesF]

Welcome to SGL

James

[Hawksmoor]

Hi and welcome to SGL from East Anglia.

[Andy_K]

Hi Steve,

Welcome along

[ronl]

Hi Steve welcome to the lounge,

as the saying go's, you learn something new every day, you

certainly do here in S G L.  Enjoy!

Good Luck and Clear Sky's

[cuivenion]

Welcome to the forum, I've not been here long but people on here have been very helpful.

[Lodestar]

Wow that was quick cheers all.

[traceh]

Welcome, this site is brilliant, I've not been on here long myself but everyone is soo helpful and I've learnt a lot and will continue to do so :-)

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[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[Lodestar]

Thanks Charon I have also seen great skies in the Med especially from the smaller islands.

[C7tsj]

Welcome to SGL.

Mark

[Lodestar]

Thanks Mark

[valvenus]

Hi Steve and welcome to SGL

[Blind Pugh]

Hi Steve and welcome. Hope you enjoy the site as much as I do.

Richard

[Lodestar]

Thanks Valvenus. I was born not too far from you 6 miles NE of Oldham.. We had a grat view of Jodrell on the horizon

[Lodestar]

Thanks Richard yes lots of great stuff to learn. Nice bunch too

Steve

[sologuitarist61]

Hi Steve and a warm welcome to SGL!

[trazor]

Hi Steve,  A warm welcome to SGL, lots of good info.............  

[shep1181]

Welcome to SGL!

[Stephen Green]

 Hi welcome to the SGL

   Stephen

[Bizibilder]

Hello Steve and welcome to SGL!!

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL