Hello .. From New Hampshire, Moving To Arizona

[Compubyte]

HI.. 

Well I'm going to say I'm NEW to astromony because I've been out of it for so many years.. but use to love it .. 

now that i'm older and slowing down I'd like to get back into it agian.. 

Althought I'm not your normal.. what's the least expensive thing I can buy kinda guy.. I'm more of a Whats the biggest and Best I can afford kinda guy. 

I'm thinking after doiing SOME research.. that I would like between a 12" and 16" telescope.. GOTO would be helpful. 

I'm considering a dome to store it in.. so I don't have to move it around and can make it sturdy so there is NO shacking of the scope etc..  and because it's a little cold and night. .I think not having to wait for the mirrors to get to "room temp" .. I'd like to leave it in the dome (whatever / wherever that be in my yard ) 

so will be moving near the Tucson area.. looking to find a group / club near there. told they have plenty of groups in that area.. 

should make for some fun nights!

Frank

[Mr Spock]

Hi Frank, welcome to SGL Should should have some good skies down there and a large goto Dobsonian would be ideal.

[JamesM]

Hi Frank and welcome to the forum. I think your approach to astronomy is great and will stand you in good stead in the longer term too.

Clear skies and hope you will enjoy your stay here.

[Floater]

Welcome to the forum, Frank.

Keep us posted on your progress ... and have fun as you progress!

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Frank, welcome.

[swag72]

Hi Frank and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and hope that you enjoy your time here.

Look forward to seeing you around

[triton1]

Hi Frank and welcome to SGL

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Frank!

Dana

[Stephen Green]

  Hi welcome to the SGL

 Stephen

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

Peter

[glowjet]

Hi Frank and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum

[Charon]

Welcome aboard Frank.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire  good luck with your move.