I noticed a LOT of UK folks.. is this forum mainly for Europe?

[Compubyte]

Does this forum cover USA or is it's intent for Europe? 

I notice most folks are from the UK and other areas.. 

thanks

Frank

[Cornelius Varley]

Yes we are primarily a UK / European forum but we also have a growing number of members from the USA and beyond.

[Moonshane]

When you look at the sky, your country of residence is pretty irrelevant. 

[swag72]

Yes predominantly the UK and Europe and the forum sponsors are UK based retailers as well. 

[laudropb]

There are members on here from all over the world and we all encounter the same problems.

[ollypenrice]

There are members on here from all over the world and we all encounter the same problems.

And the same pleasures!

Olly

[ghostdance]

When you look at the sky, your country of residence is pretty irrelevant. 

It is when I try lookin' for the Southern Cross.... 

(Er...don't get up, I'll get my own coat )

[kendg]

This is a wonderfully international group ans show that problems are not limited by geography 

[brantuk]

Welcome to SGL Frank.

We don't care where you're from so long as you've got a scope and like looking at the night sky. We'll even help you buy your first scope if you don't have one - love spending other peoples money for them lol.

[northcanadian]

Welcome to SGL Frank....from the Great White North.

Cheers

Roger

[Gina]

Welcome to SGL from me too   I also don't care where people come from   I love to be able to talk to people all over the world and have many online friends from faraway places

[Bizibilder]

UK, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Sweeden, Germany, South Africa, India, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Brazil and probably a few more as well!!

[Astro Imp]

Welcome Frank.

You only need to be interested in our hobby to be made welcome here.

[RT65CB-SWL]

Hi Frank and welcome to SGL.

SGL is a bit like the Schengen Treaty* - freedom of movement within the EU without border restrictions.

* I will not discuss the Schengen Treaty any further as it is political and discussing politics on SGL is a "No!"

[Guest]

I would have thought that if you are from the US then the Cloudy Night  forums might be a better fit as they are more US centric.

Owen

[Mr Spock]

Everyone is welcome here ; we all share the same interest and passion - after that nothing else matters

[Stub Mandrel]

I would have thought that if you are from the US then the Cloudy Night  forums might be a better fit as they are more US centric.

Owen

Nonsense. We have far more cloudy nights!

[ollypenrice]

Nonsense. We have far more cloudy nights!

...and, while refractor types and reflector types do treat each other with care, they still share a pint and and only hit each other in fun...

lly

[happy-kat]

Members from all over, there is a member in Brazil who posts amazing images for example.

[Helen]

The founders were (still are!) British and so that's where it started, but we are now a truly international forum  What you might notice is that we do still have a certain way of doing things here which is maybe a bit different to some other forums - we strive for a sense of community: look for collaboration and cooperation, encouragement and common interest rather than competition or criticism ;-)  

We hope you enjoy being a member here

Helen

[Gina]

...and, while refractor types and reflector types do treat each other with care, they still share a pint and and only hit each other in fun...

lly

I'm in both camps   I talk to myself but rarely fight

[Putaendo Patrick]

Although I'm originally from England, I've spent nearly 25 years in Chile - most of that time looking for the Pole Star, and I still can't find it.

Seriously, astronomy is a pretty international hobby. And thanks to a forum member here, Ruud from the Netherlands, I'm now in contact with another amateur who lives less than five miles from me in Putaendo, Chile! It's a small world :icon_biggrin: :icon_biggrin:

[saac]

When you look at the sky, your country of residence is pretty irrelevant. 

Except when you live in Scotland  - our sky of late has mutated into a permanently impenetrable wet grey blanket!

We need more cousins from across the pond on the forum;  they can regale us with stories of what a clear sky looks like.  I have even heard rumours of bright shiny things residing there in the night!

Welcome aboard Frank, you're  more than welcome here.

Jim

[saac]

I'm in both camps   I talk to myself but rarely fight

Gina someone famous (Scot Fitzgerald I think) once said that  "the test of a first rate intelligence was the ability to hold two opposing ideas simultaneously and still retain the ability to function."   You can hold your head high.

Jim

[Gina]

Thank you Jim   Great