badnit12 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hi, I'm a newbie, I remember that as a teenager we had a 4" reflector and managed to see the rings of Saturn - something I've never forgotten in the intervening 40 odd years.Then last year, I was inspired by my Son-in-Law's home made 6" Dobsonian reflector, and as an aircraft sheetmetal worker, I thought "I could do that!"And so here I am, hoping that some of you will be able to point me in the right direction - what is the best project to embark on, good suppliers or any other advice that you think would help.(I do have a Celestron Astromaster 76, which, to be honest, isn't up to much more than observing the Moon, as you will probably know)ThanksAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physopto Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Good on you Andy!There are plenty of knowledgeable people on here. Try reading Mapstar's 22 " mirror posts. That was a mammoth task, but there are others as well more in keeping with starting out. Best of luck,Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badnit12 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks Derek,A 22" project might be a bit ambitious - for now Anyway, you seem like a friendly bunch, so I'm looking forward to finding out a lot more!Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave In Vermont Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Greetings and welcome to SGL, Andy! Nice to have you aboard. I'm sure you'll find plenty of help in your astro-projects.Clear skies -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hello and welcome.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi a warm welcome to the SGL Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi Andy, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Welcome to SGL, Andy!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy-kat Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 HiJust sharing no idea on the project on it's own, but astroboot sell all sorts of random astronmy items and often have just mirror sets salvaged from consumer telescopes for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipnina Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I think asking for help in the welcome section isn't the best idea. You get a lot of "Welcome to the forum" but the actual advice on your chosen topic is a little sparse.Posting this question in "DIY astronomer" will likely get you more & better responses.Welcome to the forum! ~pip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi Andy and welcome to the stargazers lounge Have a look through the DIY section on here for some great scope build projects and ideas. Feel free to post any questions about supplies/ materials or ideas you may have.There are plenty of amateur scope builders on here only too eager to help out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT65CB-SWL Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi Andy / 'badnit12' and welcome to SGL.Another +1 taking a look at the DIY section for inspiration and ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi Andy and welcome to the forum.Clear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hi Andy and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triton1 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Welcome aboard Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi Andy and and welcome to SGL. Good to have you on board Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdo Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi Andy & Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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