Introducing myself and a Declination Setting Circle for the Star Adventurer

[AstroFrank]

Good morning, all!

It is good to be here at the stargazers lounge.  My name is Frank and I am 68 years old.  My love of astronomy began when I was 16.  I wanted to be an astronomer, but discovered I did not have the kind of math mind required.   Many years followed of raising a family, serving in the ministry (I have since left the church), being an elementary and middle school teacher, and being a middle school grade level counselor.  In retirement for the past 7 years, I have rediscovered my passions for photography, and now astrophotography.  I recently purchased the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer and the Orion Auto Guider.  Attached are my early results with the Andromeda Galaxy.

Also attached is a photo of the declination setting circle I made for the Star Adventurer.  I created it from a google search image, printed it (3.5 inches in diameter) on Epson Premium Matte Paper, and then laminated it.  I hope it's a helpful idea for others.  Let me know if you have any more questions about it.

AstroFrank.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Welcome to SGL, Frank. Very nice image of M31

[swag72]

Hi Frank and welcome to SGL - There's a few of us imagers knocking about so if you have any questions then just shout. A great first post  - Glad that you found us

Look forward to seeing more from you

[xtreemchaos]

hi Frank and welcome from charl in south wales uk.

[des anderson]

Welcome to the forum Frank,nice image Des

[badger111]

Greetings from Maldon, UK

[Knighty2112]

Hi Frank. Welcome. Love the image of M31, and also love your home made setting circles. A man after my own heart there! : )

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[triton1]

Hi there and welcome to SGL nice capture

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

[Feral Rabbit]

Hi and welcome to SGL. Lovely M31 shot.

[Charon]

Welcome aboard from Crete.

[JamesM]

Hi Frank and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[Dave In Vermont]

Greetings, Frank, and welcome to SGL! A friendly bunch is to be found here. And we love helping find answers to questions in the realm of astronomy. So feel free and make yourself at home.

Clear skies,

Dave

[seo]

Hi Frank and welcome aboard

[bluenotetim]

Hi Frank,  welcome to SGL. Great image of M31.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Frank!

Baseball fan?

Dana

[Scott]

G'day Frank and welcome to SGL. I'm next to useless when it comes to photography (terrestial) but I do enjoy trying my hand at Astrophotography. look forward to seeing your work and don't forget, we have a photography section too so go have a look. Some really good togs here

[PapaEmeritusIII]

Hi Frank

Welcome to SGL!

Clear Skies!

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Frank, welcome.

[Knight of Clear Skies]

Welcome to the forum, good start on Andromeda there and a nice bit of DIY.

[Bizibilder]

Hello Frank and welcome to SGL!!

[Vox45]

Hello and welcome to the forum

Clear skies !