Hi everybody

[Tegel]

Decided to get into the hobby again after a break of 45 years or so.

Thing I can't quite get over is the amount/type of equipment now available. Quite staggering to someone who had a 3 inch refractor in the 1960s/early 70s and thought themselves very well equipped for an, albeit enthusiastic, young amateur. I don't have any equipment at the moment (save the eyes of course) but will be looking around in next few weeks for something suitable although no rush. Assuming of course I can curb my youthful enthusiasm for quickly obtaining a shiney new (or shiney used) set up.

One thing I have in my favour is that my star maps haven't gone out of date.

I look forward to taking an active part in the forum etc.

Clear skies to all.

[rwilkey]

Hi Tegel, a warm welcome to SGL from me 'down south'.

[xtreemchaos]

hi mate and welcome from south wales, i found that when i restarted  sky watching all the gear had change so much i felt like i didn't now anything but when looking throught my scope and finding my way across the sky it all started to come back to me, its still the same sky we just look at it through different stuff.all the best.charl.

[swag72]

Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us. Must be very interesting to look at the equipment and prices that are around today in comparison to years ago.

Look forward to seeing you around

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[BobSki]

Hello and welcome aboard the star-crazy train. I hope your return to the hobby brings everything you wish for and that you enjoy the forum.

All the best.

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[PeterCPC]

Hi and welcome.

Peter

[Sirius Starwatcher]

Hello and welcome back to astronomy. Yes there seems to be so much on the market now I may suggest that your biggest problem will be choosing the scope you need. But you'll have a great time deciding. Best wishes

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Tegel, welcome. A 3" refractor or 6" reflector was the bees knees in the 60s. Like you I was amazed at the gear available today.

[glowjet]

Hi Tegel and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum and your journey back into Astronomy

[Bizibilder]

Hello Tegel and welcome to SGL!!

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL from a fellow Glaswegian.

[ToxoLight]

Hi Tigel and welcome to the lounge.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

[mikeyrea]

Hi Tegel & welcome!

[JamesM]

Hi Tegel and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[Stropper]

Hi and welcome back!

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[sologuitarist61]

Hello and a warm welcome to SGL