New Member .. Hello

[LiveC]

Hello All,

My name is Clive, and despite always being interested in astronomy I finally got around to purchasing a telescope & mount at the age of 47.

Being a complete novice my first view sessions were difficult as I was (as it is now apparent) trying to make polar alignment far more difficult than it is.  I do have a problem with my NEQ3 GOTO mount with the gears slipping as the scope is moving towards its target.  I am in discussions with the outlet who sold me the kit, hopefully it will be user error.

I look forward to learning much more and becoming more competent, which hopefully will mean I enjoy it even more.

Cheers

Clive

[ronin]

Well you are well placed for the Mansfield Astro club at the Sherwood Obs.

On the 13 and 14 they are looking at th Geminids.

http://sherwood-observatory.org.uk/

Could give them a visit one evening.

[swag72]

Hi Clive and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us, this forum is chocked full of folks who know stuff and are willing to help.

Look forward to seeing you around

[NotSoSuperNova]

Hi Clive, Welcome to the lounge. Hope it's you messing up your scope 

[rwilkey]

Hi Clive, a very warm welcome from me too.  I started late as well, after being interested in the night sky for years.  I hope you get your new telescope sorted out soon.  Good luck!

[Vox45]

Hello Clive and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[Scott]

Hi Clive and welcome to SGL., Just a possible problem with the mount...Are you sure the clutches are tight when using the goto? if they are kind of half on/off this may cause the slipping. 

Hope that helps. As you say, user error is always nicer than a problem mount

[HIP3802]

Hi, Clive, a warm welcome to SGL - and to the worlds of amateur astronomy!

[Uplooker]

Hi Clive,,

A very warm welcome to SGL from me. Feel free to ask away.

Ian

[fondofchips]

Hi Clive & welcome to SGL.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

[Sirius Starwatcher]

Hello Clive and welcome to SGL hope you get your kit sorted out soon best of luck

[Jim Steele]

Hi Clive, and welcome to SGL. Not had any experience with that mount but I hope you get your problem sorted, maybe stick a post in the mount section? Great community here so I'm sure someone will help you out.

Best of luck and clear skies

Ben

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL  Clive  .

[Mr Spock]

Hi Clive, welcome to SGL

[badger111]

Greetings from Maldon, Essex...

[JamesM]

Hi Clive and welcome to the forum. Never to late to start your cosmic adventure - so enjoy the ride.

Clear skies.

[AstroGZ]

Hi Clive and welcome to SGL!

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[PeterCPC]

Hi and welcome.

Peter

[glowjet]

Hi Clive and welcome to SGL

[Dannae]

Hi Clive

Regards

Dannae

[todd8137]

Hi Clive and welcome just round the corner from you if you need a hand with any thing

Pat

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Clive!

Dana

[Bizibilder]

Hello Clive and welcome to SGL!!