Floater Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Have grazed the wonderful knowledge base here for days and thought it was time to raise my head above the parapet!New to everything and all I have to offer is a huge appetite to learn ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hello and a warm welcome to SGL! I am sure that as you progress with the hobby you will be able to contribute more and more in the various forums - in the meantime ask as many questions as you want and I am sure someone here will be able to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnopfc Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 hello and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome to SGL . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi and welcome to SGL - Putting your head above the parapet here is totally safe, sadly I can not say the same about your wallet, that will start emptying pretty quickly! Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JemC Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hello and welcomeyou have certainly come to the right place, you will find there is an almost endless amount of people on here willing to help you learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep1181 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi and welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoss Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome to SGL Floater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulliam Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi, Floater, and a warm welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulaw Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hello and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi and welcome to the loungehope you enjoy S G L, I'm sure you will.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hello Floater and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7tsj Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome to SGL.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi & Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks for the warmth - unlike the temperature around here!I have what I'm sure - thanks to reading all that you folks have written - is a decent enough starter scope, a Skywatcher 150P Skyliner. It was supplied with the usual 10mm and 25mm EPs. I have added an inexpensive Barlow.Best viewing has been with the 25mm (moon and Jupiter, especially). The 10 mm and/or Barlow sessions were ordinary, to say the least.I've picked up that these poorer results are probably due to seeing conditions but, nevertheless, I'm on the trail of upgrading my EPs.I have just taken delivery of a Televue 8-24mm zoom and cursing the pea soup skies above but looking forward to field testing ...Also have in the pipeline a Widescan III 30mm 2'', which is in the ballpark recommended by a dignitary in my local astronomy club.So, in short, everything to look forward to.I have unloaded my ego and taken on board a shed load of humility, as advised by those wiser than me.I will not (thanks Astrobaby) be even thinking about astrophotography!I have the ubiquitous Turn Left At Orion and, recommended on this forum, Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders. So I guess it's 'per ardua ad astra'?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgangwand Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi & Welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi Floater and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Pugh Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome from the Isle of Tiree! Hope you enjoy the site as much as I do.Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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