Hello, boys and girls

[Glaiden]

Hi. My name is Matt. I found this site while I was looking for some advice, so I thought I'd create an account and look around a bit.

I've been into astronomy since last year. Funny thing is, that it was my 5 years old sister who made me fall in love with universe. It all started when she asked me to tell her what are these strange balls in that one book (and she fell In love with it too).

Luckily, my parents supported me and even bought me my first telescope - 80mm refractor. I remember observing Jupiter and Saturn with it, but also comet Lovejoy (2013), Andromeda galaxy and Orion nebula.

Two months ago I decided I'll try to join an Astronomical society here in Slovakia and my parents supported my once again. They borrowed me enough money so I could buy myself something I long dreamt about - a new, 8 inch Dobsonian. Since then, weather wasn't very good here (actually, this was the worst summer in past five years), but I managed to catch some amazing sights (Ring nebula, Andromeda, M81 + M82, M51, Dumbbell nebula, Saturn nebula, loads of globulars etc.) and they were simply stunning.

Now, I am waiting for Sunday nights night, which looks really promising but i am also looking forward to Messier marathon. Until then, (as I said before) I thought maybe I'll read about other's experiences and also maybe share some of mine. Clear skies!

P.S. Sorry if my English is bad, there is a lot of improvement to be done. And also sorry for long post.

[Pete Presland]

Hi Matt welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire  an 8" dob is avery nice size scope, a good balance between power and size. sounds like you have had some very good views already with it.

P.S. your English is excellent, but it would not if it wasnt

[swag72]

Hi Matt and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and decided to join. Sounds like you are having a great time - Joining an astronomical society is a great idea.

Look forward to seeing you around

[PeterCPC]

Hi Matt and welcome. Great English!

Peter

[Sirius Starwatcher]

Hi Matt welcome to the SGL. There's lots of help to be had on this site from friendly members. Hope you enjoy your observing

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL Matt   .

[gingergeek]

Hi there Matt and welcome to SGL

[Charon]

Hi Matt.

[Mr Spock]

Hi Matt, welcome to SGL Your English looks good to me - better than 99% of people on the internet!

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Matt!

Dana

[glowjet]

Hi Matt and welcome to SGL, very nice scope you have chosen, which should serve you well, until the time comes when you will possibly consider placing it on a motorised mount. Don`t worry about you English, it is very good, enjoy

[rwilkey]

Hi Matt, and a warm welcome from me too!

[laudropb]

Hello Matt and welcome to the SGL. You have made a great start and will get lots of enjoyment from your scope. I hope the sky is clear and steady for you on Sunday.

All the best

Ian

[szymon]

Welcome Matt, your English is just fine :-)

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[HIP3802]

Hi, Matt, and a warm welcome to SGL!

[Bizibilder]

Hello Matt and welcome to SGL!!

[purdo]

Hi Matt & Welcome to SGL.  Great choice of scope.

[JamesM]

Hi Matt and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[todd8137]

Hi and welcome from me

Pat

[badger111]

Greetings Glaiden

[kor84]

Hello Matt and welcome!

[C7tsj]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Mark

[Jim Steele]

Hi matt and welcome to SGL. Your written English is very good in fact probably much better than a lot of English kids

Good luck and clear skies