Tegel Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 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quickly obtaining a shiney new (or shiney used) set up.One thing I have in my favour is that my star maps haven't gone out of date.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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilkey Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hi Tegel, a warm welcome to SGL from me 'down south'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtreemchaos Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSki Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 A warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hi and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Starwatcher Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hi Tegel and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum and your journey back into Astronomy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hello Tegel and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL from a fellow Glaswegian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hi Tigel and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyrea Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Hi Tegel & welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Hi Tegel and welcome to the forumClear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stropper Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Hi and welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologuitarist61 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Hello and a warm welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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