pyrasanth Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I am nearly a returning astronomer!Let me explain. My love of astronomy started when I was 12 (I'm now 52) when my uncle sold me a very rickety 90 mm Newtonian. I remember my first look at Saturn & I was completely hooked. The telescope fell to pieces and not being able to afford anything better or different my hobby waned. Six years later taking me to the grand old age of 18 I purchased a Dynamax 8 Schmidt cassegrain on the famous gold tripod (if any of you cam remember that far back). I liked the scope but research now tells me it was not very good but i have fond memories of M57 & M11 which were 2 of my favorite targets through the Dynamax. I had the scope for 3 years then through the follies of youth I got into debt and had to sell the telescope to pay my dues.I have not picked the hobby back up until this year as life and finances with a wife & children got in the way.I expect to take delivery of an Celestron 11" Edge HD on a DX CGem mount in the next few weeks. This has been ordered. I've also ordered a Skyris Camera & T-Adapters for my Sony Alpha camera as I have a love of planetary photography but was never very successful with the earlier Dynamax 8 as the mounting upon reflection was simply awful!I can't wait to start observing again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floppygoose Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Great to have you onboard, and welcome to SGL. Like you I had a keen interest as a youngster, I have fond memories of attending meetings of the Astronomy section of my local Natural History Society as a teenager, and have recently re-joined at the age of 59!. Luckily no-one asked me for back-payment of subs!All the bestPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrasanth Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 i've just upset my wife.............she has just seen the bill for the new scope & accessories.......guess she will be really mad in a few months when I put up a skypod observatory in the garden.........lol.......the joys of a wife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry67 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 good luck with your new toy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us, sounds like you are having a lot of fun so far .................. !!!Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi and welcome to the loungethat's a nice set up you have ordered, you will have lot's of enjoyment from it.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hello Pyrasanth and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Nice to have you with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philkib Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hello and welcome! happy days ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgangwand Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi & Welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7tsj Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi and welcome to SGL.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkent Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome to SGLMay you enjoy the crack here as well as the info.You certainly don't do anything by half (Celestron 11" Edge HD on a DX CGem mount) !!!Wow, that's some piece of kit.Good luck with that and many happy hours ruminating in the future obsy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avtaram Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hello and welcome to SGL.Avtar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome to SGLJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi & Welcome to SGL. Plenty of good information here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi and welcome to the lounge, enjoy your new scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi and welcome to the forum.Wishing you clear skies for your new kit delivery!James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Welcome to SGL, Pyrasanth!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmchugh1961 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Look forward to hearing about all the new kit when it is up and running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire i think you might be in for a surprise when you look at Saturn through your new scope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi and welcome to Sgl from me ,enjoy the lounge Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi, pyrasanth, and a warm welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi Pyrasanth and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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