Homage to the wonderful helpers and community of Stargazerslounge!

[Martial]

Hi Guys, 

Just thought I'd share my latest blog with you as it's basically a big shout out and thank you for taking the time to help new people like me get to grips with astronomy and our equipment!

www.simon-grace.co.uk

On behalf of newbies everywhere, thank you ALL very much!  

[beamer3.6m]

Great blog.

[damnut]

Nice one Simon. It makes you want to read it, unlike a lot of blogs!

[Martial]

Thanks guys! It's very hard to say thank you to say many people without coming across insincere!

[RT65CB-SWL]

Great read Simon  and welcome to SGL.   

[Roysten]

Hey Simon, nice blog! A well articulated echo of what I think a lot of people here feel!

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Welcome to SGL Simon!

[Dave Lloyd]

Don't know about the "not cool" bit. I reckon we're dead cool.:-)

[Davey-T]

No girls ? damn , welcome Simon.

Dave

[RLWP]

Don't know about the "not cool" bit. I reckon we're dead cool.:-)

It's those clear, crisp winter nights

Richard

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

What isn't cool about seeing a distant star explode, or seeing a faint flicker of light, from photons that have travelled for three quarters of the age of the earth?

[jabeoo1]

Cheers Simon, nice read !   Geek =    

 

[Qualia]

Beautifully wriiten and a joy to read, Simon. Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice post and for supporting the SGL community. Your 127 should give you loads of pleasure and when the hour is more conducive, you should be able to have some wonderful sessions with Saturn. I hope your own journey through the 'wood' hasn't been too trying but with the energy you portray and the thoughtful and loving support from your family, I'm sure everything will turn out well.

Thank you again.

Rob

[Piero]

Great post and blog, Simon!

Warm Welcome to SGL!

Piero

[CoolHand142]

Hi Simon. .. great blog site... really enjoyed the photoshop hints. What do you mean no girls in astronomy? Last night I had a hot date with Andomeda, a tempestuous girlfriend but beautiful once in focus. I've tried to get a date with Rhea and Dione but they only rise late at this time of year. Tons of girls in astronomy!

S

[glowjet]

Hi Simon and welcome to SGL, thank you for your well written blog and your support for the SGL community

[LukeSkywatcher]

No girls???????. I'm in the wrong hobby. I suppose all the girls here on SGL may be referred to as ladies. Nice blog site.

[purdo]

Hi Simon & Welcome to SGL.  Great blog, well written.  Hopefully you are on the road to recovery, keep positive, I know what you are going through.

[bmc]

Hi Simon, great homage to sgl. What your words stated, I'm sure reflected everyone's experiences when they all (including myself) stumbled across this community.

Big up.

[Mr Spock]

Great blog; a really good read.

[LukeSkywatcher]

Don't know about the "not cool" bit. I reckon we're dead cool.:-)

Down through history, us science types have never been "cool". In fact we were deemed rebels,heretics,witches,wizards and a lot of other things. Fast forward to today and those same rebels,heretics are now considered to be some of the greatest minds/people who ever walked the Earth. We are only walking in their footsteps in our own pursuit of understanding and enlightenment. We are walking in the footsteps of giants.

I think thats pretty cool. 

[Cylon]

Hello Simon and a warm welcome, great blog

Cylon

[belfieldi]

Hi Simon and Welcome to SGL.

As a noob myself, your blog sums up my thoughts on SGL to a tee, you couldn't ask for a more friendly and helpful group of people to help you find your feet in the world of astronomy. Astronomy might not be seen as being cool, but what you can see certainly is cool.

Ian