Yearofthegoat Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi Everyone.Just signed up as I'm thinking of getting a telescope and these forums seem to be quite friendly and very helpful.Am considering an EQ5 mount with Synscan / Goto capability, along with a 130 or 150PDS so that I can do some visual and some AP without the kit being so heavy it never leaves home. But that'll be the subject of my next post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason.p Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Welcome to SGL. That combination sounds like a good all round set up. I'm sure there's someone here with the same who can advise you.Keep in touch and clear skiesJason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and hope that you enjoy your time here!Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Welcome to SGL . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Welcome to SGL, YearoftheGoat!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yearofthegoat Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Forgot to add any info about myself!I live in Guildford (Surrey, England) and so far have only used telescopes at beaches, so a complete noob. But one of my other hobbies is photography, so I understand about chromatic aberration, focal lengths, lens speeds etc etc. I did take a photo of saturn a couple of years ago with my Canon 30D using a 200m lens with 2x adapter IIRC. At least it was the right shape for Saturn anyway!Am going to try some photography without telescope before taking the plunge on kit. I guess the EQ5 would be okay tracking something with just the DSLR strapped to it? More research needed but perhaps I'd get that first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interested Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi, and welcome to SGL!Now you've joined you can read the various sections to see what aspect of astronomy will suit you, and what kit you would need to pursue it. Plenty of information here before you go out and buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Starwatcher Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hello and welcome to SGL good luck with your new hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hello Yearofthegoat and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi & Welcome to SGL. Good luck with the AP. Hope to give it a go next year perhaps, but need new gear first. If you copy your post to the Beginners section, more people tend to read that section rather than the Welcome section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hi and welcome to Sgl ,enjoy the forums Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hi Yearofthegoat and welcome to SGL. If you want to try tracked camera photography and you can manage a bit of DIY look up " Barn Door Tracker " projects, simple devises for photographing the night sky with a camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hi and welcome to the forum. Lots of good imagers on here with lots of experience to assist you further so don't hesitate to ask.Clear skies and enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Steele Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Hello and welcome to SGL Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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badger111 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Greetings from Maldon, Essex... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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