Greetings one and all

[markyap73]

Hi everyone,

My wife got me a Skywatcher 130 EQ2 for Chrimbo....and after setting things up, we had some clear sky in Nottingham....and WOW. Spent some hours freezing ourselves (the hot chocolate soon warmed us up) but it was worth it. Looking forward to getting some good views of the moon.

Already got 'Turn Left at Orion' on order....and a few other books. My Mrs wants to hook up her Nikon D3300 up to the scope but not sure what to get??

So many questions I would like to ask but for now..... I just wanted to pop by and say "hello" to everyone.

[Floater]

And hello to you.

Welcome to the forum. Hope you and your good lady have fun and enjoy the trip.

[Dave In Vermont]

Greetings and welcome to SGL! You've come to the right place for questions of an astronomical nature, as you will surely find lots of help herein!

Clear skies -

Dave

[JemC]

Hi and welcome to SGL

with regards equipment, try popping a question in the Getting Started Equipment and advice section, you will probably get a better response there

Regards

James

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

Peter

[Stephen Green]

   Hi a warm welcome to the SGL

   Stephen

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL .

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi and welcome.

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Mark!

Dana

[Physopto]

Hi and welcome.

I am sure that there are loads of members with that setup here on SGL.

Derek

[swag72]

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

Look forward to seeing you around

[JamesM]

Hi Mark and welcome to the forum. If imaging is going to be your area of possible interest, you might want to consider posting a question of the beginners forum and in particular the subsection marked, 'Getting Started with Imaging' as more people visit that part of the forum than here.

Clear skies and hope you enjoy your stay here.

[miguel87]

Welcome from south wales! Enjoy your excellent scope!

Mike

[seo]

Hi and welcome aboard.

[jason.p]

Welcome to SGL Mark and congrats on new scope. It's great that you managed a clear night to try it out. Hope you continue to enjoy this fascinating hobby especially as you can share it with Mrs Mark

[markyap73]

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I look forward to picking your brains for help and info.

[Charon]

Welcome to the forum.

[Dr_Ju_ju]

Welcome to the Lounge, and wishing you clear skies.

[Orion40]

Hi Julian, glad to be a member, I had some fair views of m42 last night, I have two scopes an Orion Dob 8 inch and a Skywatcher 127 mak. The only trouble is light pollution where I live, but have a nice dark site 5 minutes drive from my house, I usually take the mak when out as it is easier to transport. Clear sky's Orion40.

[Stu1976j]

Hello and welcome

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire  ​ 

[glowjet]

Hi Mark and welcome to SGL, It would be worth your while, to post a question in the imaging and photographic sections, about attaching your Wife`s camera to the scope,  enjoy the forum

[triton1]

Hi there and welcome to SGL