Hi from London

[sammak127]

Sam here. extremely amateur astronomer from London. Doing my best to learn the art of anticipating clear patches in what is probably the worst place to do astronomy, and it is still amazing fun. Skywatcher 127 mak was arrived as a gift last xmas and even with the little supatrak mount we are seeing some amazing things. can't wait for saturn!

Attaching a picture of a solitary Lyrid taken last night with a canon 500d and a fisheye.

[PeterCPC]

Hi and welcome - nice capture.

Peter

[sammak127]

Sam here. extremely amateur astronomer from London. Doing my best to learn the art of anticipating clear patches in what is probably the worst place to do astronomy, and it is still amazing fun. Skywatcher 127 mak arrived as a gift last xmas and even with the little supatrak mount we are seeing some amazing things. can't wait for saturn!

Attaching a picture of a solitary Lyrid taken last night with a canon 500d and a fisheye.

[oblivion19]

Hi Sam. Welcome to SGL ! You are right, London is really bad for astronomy, unfortunately.

[damnut]

Hi Sammak,

Welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the forums. The 127mm mak is a great scope.

[swamp thing]

Hi Sam and welcome to the stargazers lounge.

London sure isn't the best location is it

[Dave Lloyd]

Hello Sam, welcome.

[sologuitarist61]

Hello Sam and a warm welcome to SGL

[ejp]

Hi Sam,

Nice pic! And a warm welcome.

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL

[BobSki]

Hello Sam and a very warm welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll have a great time with your hobby and also with your new friends on this wonderfl forum.

All the best

Bob

[Sirius Starwatcher]

Hello Sam and welcome to SGL, great photo.

[xtreemchaos]

hi sam and welcome from south wales

[ghostdance]

Hi Sam and welcome

Despite all the obstacles it's still possible to see some great stuff here in London, as your great photo proves...the difficulties, LP, poor seeing and all, just make us hardier stargazers. Who'd want it on a plate? LOL.

I do so like a fisheye so thanks for the pic - doubles my incentive to try mine on the Leyton sky. 

Steve, peering through a 6" glass not so darkly...

[DaveS]

Welcome, from another sufferer under the horrid orange glare.

[sammak127]

wow, what a warm welcome, thanks everyone.

[Saganite]

Hi Sam and welcome aboard

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[Stropper]

Hi and welcome

Poor skies is one of the many reasons I'm glad I live here and not in London

Enjoy anyway. It'll be worth it I'm sure

[swag72]

Hi Sam and a big welcome to SGL - This is a great place to be so settle down and enjoy the ride.

Look forward to seeing you around

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

[Bizibilder]

Hello Sam and welcome to SGL!!

[purdo]

Hi Sam & Welcome to SGL.

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[Vox45]

Hello and welcome to the forum

Clear skies !