An introduction...

[Steven McC]

Hey, after retiring and moving out of the city (Ottawa, ON) I have just recently begun Stargazing as a hobby.   This past time has been completely hidden from me for almost 35 years by never seeing the night sky and never realizing  how much of an interest it could be for me .  I am now located on the east coast of Canada (New Brunswick) and now can see more than the dozen urban stars. WOW

After a couple of months of naked eye and binocular star gazing I recently made the decision and bought my first scope (an Orion XT10).  I have enjoyed using it but it has had it's challenges,(Collimation, Aligning the "finder" scope, etc...)  It has loads of learning curve and getting to know the sky has only added to the joy.

I hope this forum's users will help me by patiently answering my questions and also by being a place to listen and learn from other member's questions and answers.

Steven McC

[oldpink]

Hi and Welcome to SGL
if you need answers you came to the right place

[pixelsaurus]

Welcome to SGL Steven. We are here to help.

[MND]

Hi Steven, this is the defietely the place for advice.

Welcome along.

[rwilkey]

Hi Steven, a very warm welcome from me too.

[Sandraj]

Hi and welcome, its a great forum, the members here have helped me a lot.

[Virgo]

Big Welcomes from me Steve

[PeterCPC]

Hi Steven and welcome to SGL.

None of us are too old to learn - including me obviously.

Peter

[Mr Spock]

Hi Steven, welcome to SGL

[Umbraldot]

Hi Steven, good to have you with us on SGL.

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[HIP3802]

Hi, Steven, and a warm welcome to SGL!

[Floater]

Hi, Steven. You've found the right place here - and your new home sounds as if it's in the right place, too.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfrodshire

[glowjet]

Hi Steven and welcome to SGL

[Saganite]

Hi Steven, and a very warm welcome.

Ask away, everybody is very friendly!

[swag72]

Hi Steven and welcome to SGL - You are definitely in the right place for friendly help and advise. If you have any questions then do ask - None of us were born astronomers

Look forward to seeing you around

[JamesM]

Hi Steven and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[ToxoLight]

Hi Steven and welcome to the lounge from middle England.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Steve!

Dana

[rahuluniversal]

Hi Steven,

Welcome to SGL..

Rahul

[Pondus]

Heya from Norway Steven.

I bought the smaller Orion XT8i  some weeks back, and so far I`m very pleased with it.

Good luck with your new telescope.

Rune

[Stephen Green]

  Hi welcome to the SGL

    Stephen

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[sologuitarist61]

Hello and a warm welcome to SGL