Hello from the Valleys

[Risca]

Hi all, just thought I would say what a great forum this appears to be. I am only just getting into stargazing as a hobby as in the past I've always been living in the big cities and thought it would not be as good an experience. Now that I'm living in a more rural setting the time seems right.

I will warn you all now that the only thing I know is that I know nothing except that I want to learn, so I can assure you all I will be be bugging the hell out you 

Cant wait to get started and looking at all the advice regarding best equipment to start with.

Cheers all

Dave

[PeterCPC]

Hello Dave and welcome to SGL.

Peter

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Ask as many questions as you like on the appropriate forums. We are here to help.

[Mr Spock]

Hi Dave, welcome to SGL

[Dr_Ju_ju]

Welcome to the Lounge, from a lapsed Taffy, wishing you clear skies...

[baggywrinkle]

Welcome to SGL....

[swag72]

Hi Dave and welcome to SGL - None of us were born knowing this stuff, so ask away

Look forward to seeing you around

[lennylovit]

hi and welcome to SGL from another S Wales member

we have a few members that meet @ blaenavon keep an eye on the south wales section for the next meet and come along

 

Lenny

[Owmuchonomy]

Welcome Dave. I worked in Tredegar for 7 years.  Some good dark skies Talybont way.

[L8-Nite]

Hi Dave,

In addition to advice on equipment you will receive here, my only advise would be to attend some observing sessions at local Astronomical Societies, to actually look at and through different scopes "before" making a decision to buy. This will help you to chose the right gear for you, and help you avoid the headache of trying to offload undesirable equipment at a loss.

And welcome to SGL !

 

[Charon]

Welcome aboard Dave.

[triton1]

Hi there Dave and welcome to SGL 

[JamesM]

Hi Dave and welcome to the forum. Please don' hesitate to ask questions as they arise and to post them in the appropriate section - there's plenty of help here to get you up and running!

Clear skies and hope you enjoy your stay here.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 

[glowjet]

Hi Dave and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum

[purdo]

Hi Dave & Welcome to SGL.

[Nogan]

Hi Dave, welcome from one newbie to another. 

You've made a good choice registering on here, they seem  like a cracking bunch and there's  loads of info to go at. 

Best wishes

Paul

[MarkJ44]

Hi Dave and welcme to SGL, plenty of folk here to assist with any questions.

Cheers

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Dave!

 

Dana

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Dave from another Dave in Wales.

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL Dave.

[Stephen Green]

 Hi welcome to the SGL

Stephen

[rwilkey]

Hi Dave, and welcome from me here in Swindon.  I have often driven through Risca, the only problem is that you have a low horizon in some directions, but I am sure you will find some pretty good dark areas close by.  I love the valley road where you live, it's beautiful.  You are very lucky.  Good luck with stargazing!

[rwilkey]

I should have said 'you do not have a low horizon...'

[todd8137]

Hi and welcome from me 

pat