Bagofmostlywater Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hi All, I've been a bit of a lurker over the past few weeks (so much so that I only registered an account this evening) but finally decided to take the plunge and join in.I was introduced to the sky by my binocular wielding father back before telescopes were quite so accessible (enter the other three Yorkshiremen). Purely by chance I recently came across an article on modern beginner telescopes, a few hundred quid later here I am!I have a background in photography so I'm quite happy with the optical side of things. Aside from that I've been working as an archaeologist for the last few years and I'm hoping astronomy will force me to pull my trousers up and start acting like a real scientist. I'm particularly looking forward to the challenge of learning how to use a whole load of new equipment....and on that note if anyone knows what to do with a slightly rattly sadle plate feel free to let me know before I pull the whole thing to bits for no real reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Welcome to SGL have fun finding your way around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you decided to de-lurk Hope you enjoy your time here.Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommohawk Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I dont think there are any forum rules about lurking. Welcome to SGL - what scope/kit did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagofmostlywater Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Thanks for the welcome everyone. I look forward to pestering you all in the future.Welcome to SGL - what scope/kit did you get?Picked up a second hand EQ6 (the older, black type without a GoTo function) which is the source of my wobbly saddle plate woes (hopefully just a loose grub screw but you never know). On Saturday I am picking up an 8" Helios which from what I understand is a Skywatcher 200P from before Skywatcher 200Ps existed. Still need to get a couple of odds and sods: wouldn't mind a collimator. No doubt I'm missing a couple of useful/essential widgets so all suggestions will be gratefully recieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiwelly Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Starwatcher Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hello Cerbyshire ans welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Welcome to SGL, Bafofmost;ywater!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Charon Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hi and welcome to S G LEnjoy the forum, but most of all enjoy your new set up.Good Luck and Clear Sky's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox45 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hello and welcome to the forum !Clear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL, before you start work on the saddle plate of the EQ6, it might prudent to repost the problem into the Equipment help and advice section, you should get a more positive response to your inquiry than here in the Welcome section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIP3802 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi, Bagofmostlywater, and a warm welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagofmostlywater Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi and welcome to SGL, before you start work on the saddle plate of the EQ6, it might prudent to repost the problem into the Equipment help and advice section, you should get a more positive response to your inquiry than here in the Welcome section Much appreciated however luckily all it took was a quick clean and tighten. No doubt I'll be in there soon begging for advice when I break something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hello Bagofmostlywater and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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