Paul Riley Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 As you can see,I am a new member and I just wanted to pass my regards to you all.I would say I am at an intermediate level when it comes to general discussion on science/astronomy and related subjects,but am a complete beginner at practical astronomy itself,if you follow me.I am also considering my first scope,and will like to chat to some of you about this when the time comes to buying.See you all for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeP Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome to the forum Paul. When you are ready ask away in the Beginners Help & Advice section.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelRat Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hello and welcome PaulcheersMatthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Greetings Paul, and a warm welcome to the SGL forum.Loads of help and advice available when you need it. Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Ohhhh dont ask advice on buying a scope You'll find opnions 'differ' Welcome though :ky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELESCOPE Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi Paul and a very warm welcome to SGL Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfish Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi PaulWelcome to SGL and DO ask advice because opinions differ. Seriously though, there are reasons for the different opinions and you'll never learn those reasons unless you ask.Cheers, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotastro Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Paul, welcome to the forum. You should find the answers to your questions here.Scotastro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Riley Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 What can I say...but really good to see all this support,certainly beats the level of receptiveness found in some areas of the internet.Just thought I would BRIEFLY describe a little about myself here.Other than Astronomy/and also the possibilities of alien life (which seriously interests me also) I spend almost most of my time either at my computer or modifying it in some way,having spent about 7 or 8 years building and modding PCs (mine and a couple of friends).I am currently undertaking the COMP TIA A+ computer maintenance/technician course also,and am about 2/3rds the way through it.Anyway,I dont want to deviate off course too much here hehe.Oh I forgot,PC gaming too,obviously. As for my location,I come from Sheffield,but I have my reservations about the quality of the skies sometimes around here,but we DO have places like Redmires (if anyone knows this area?,its very high and desolate),and Castleton which is not too far away.The Peak District also sounds a natural choice for quality viewing,am I right?.Finally,as so many people have commended this forum,so shall I,it is friendly,seemingly packed with info,what more could you ask for?.Well,thanks again,and see you soon,probaby in about 30 mins in fact hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Riley Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Tell you what,I saw one bloke's scope in here,Steve I think is his name,and I have been drooling already at that one and the shots he managed.It looks blumming huge!,and the shots deep inside the universe have quite simply astounded me,I didnt realise such shots were possible.Does anyone have any links to a UK supplier of this scope?.One site I have been frequenting recently is this one http://www.telescopesandbinoculars.co.uk/acatalog/index.htmlThey look very extensive in their range.Regards,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome Paul....There's loads of knowledgeable peolple here that can help spend your money thats for sure..Have funDoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hello Paul and a warm welcome to SGL. phillc :wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Riley Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Thanks doc and phil,like ive known you for years haha.I really am eager to get my first scope now.Just a random thought here,but as I am 33 I sometimes feel as though I have missed out on some of those years I SHOULD have bought a scope,you know?.I appreciate some of the older people in here,but they have more than likely been into this for years,and had an entire armoury of equipment.Still,there is no time like the present eh? :mrgreen: <-- envious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferox Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome to SGL Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Thanks doc and phil,like ive known you for years haha.I really am eager to get my first scope now.Just a random thought here,but as I am 33 I sometimes feel as though I have missed out on some of those years I SHOULD have bought a scope,you know?.I appreciate some of the older people in here,but they have more than likely been into this for years,and had an entire armoury of equipment.Still,there is no time like the present eh? :mrgreen: <-- envious Paul start a new thread concerning your purchase of a new scope. As if we do it here it will get lost amoungst all the "greetings" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi Paul welcome to the SGL :sunny: :sunny: Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Tell you what,I saw one bloke's scope in here,Steve I think is his name,and I have been drooling already at that one and the shots he managed.It looks blumming huge!,and the shots deep inside the universe have quite simply astounded me,I didnt realise such shots were possible. Does anyone have any links to a UK supplier of this scope?Welcome Paul, you will be hard pressed to find a better place for information and helpful advice. Also it appears you have been swayed by the dark side....the bug for imaging becomes an expensive and slippery slope*, an obsession even.... and swooning and drooling over astro kit is quite normal (* - No, FAR FAR worse than you were thinking... no, worse than that too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centroid Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi Paul, and welcome to SGL.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunator Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi PaulWelcome to SGL CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxo Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi Paul :wave: ,A very warm welcome to SGL.Steve.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Riley Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Centroid,Just been looking at your observatory project,very impressive.All this reminds me of when I first got into PC building and modding for the first time,the sleepless nights and the want for ever more powerful equipment.There really is no end to it is there :shock: Sigh,looks like its gonna happen all over again for me,with Astronomy.Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 :wave: Hi Paul, welcome to SGL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Riley Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hi Talitha :wave: Say,just for the record,does your name have any connection with the Eastern Tanith?,or serpent lady?...just curious.Has a nice sound to it nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Talitha is a star, also known as Iota Ursae Majoris and 9 UMa. During the last solar max I was filling out an Aurora report form, and one of the questions asked the identity of the the star closest to the horizon that was visible through the glow. I made a quick sketch and checked later.. turns out it was Talitha. I've liked the name ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanDare Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Hello Paul and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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