Hi from Nottigham

[davehawkins]

Just joined this site and thought I'd introduce myself.

I've been interested in astronomy since I was a kid thanks mainly to watching Patrick Moore on The Sky At Night. In January 2014 I finally had the means to buy a telescope and after much deliberation bought a Skywatcher Explorer 200p and an EQ5 mount. Since then I have added several eyepieces, filters and recently upgraded the mount with a Synscan Go To kit which I'm still learning how to use due to the lack of clear nights when I'm able to get out because I work shifts. There always seems to be more gear I need to get so hopefully I will get some good ideas from you guys here.

Cheers Davehawkins

[swag72]

Hi Dave and welcome to SGL - This is a great place to be so settle down and enjoy the ride

Look forward to seeing you around

[ToxoLight]

Hi Dave and welcome to the lounge, a great scope you have but alas from now on also an empty wallet.   

[Welrod50]

Hi Dave.

I'm like you - work shifts and have to dodge clouds when I'm able to get out.

 

Welcome aboard

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :-)

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Dave, welcome.

[Dave In Vermont]

Greetings, Dave, and welcome aboard SGL - it's nice that you've joined us!

We love questions in our many forums, and love finding answers for them, so no need to be shy - ask away!

Clear & dark skies,

Dave

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you enjoy the forum and the hobby.

Your scope will serve you well.

[jambouk]

Welcome; SGL is very helpful and friendly, you'll get a lot from it.

Depending which side of the county you live there will be an astronomical society not too far away, which you may or not already be part of:

Nottingham AS
Mansfield AS
Derby AS
Ilkeston AS
Lincoln AS
Melton AS
Leicester AS

Regards

James

 

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL Dave .

[ronl]

Hi Dave, and welcome, buying new kit is all part of this obsession.  Enjoy.

and Clear Sky's

 

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

Peter

[SteveNickolls]

Welcome Dave from a fellow Nottinghamian,

There's a lot of helpful and knowledgeable people on SGL so don't be shy asking any questions.

Cheers,
Steve

[glowjet]

Hi Dave and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum

[Mr Spock]

Hi Dave, welcome to SGL

[Knighty2112]

Hi and welcome to SGL. Hope you enjoy your time on the forum. There's gazillions worth of advice from here to tap into if you need it.  

[JamesM]

Hi Dave and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[BlabyStarGazer]

Hi Dave,

Welcome to SGL (and to the 200P owners' club!) - you've made a great choice of 'scope and I'm sure that like me, you'll find yourself upgrading all manner of bits'n'pieces but that tube will remain a constant source of pleasure - when the sky co-operatres that is!

Plenty of help and advice around on here and no doubt you've also found your local astro group or society in Nottingham.  Have fun and enjoy the hobby but as others have mentioned, your wallet will be permanently empty from here on in ..

 

 

[triton1]

Hi there and welcome to SGL ?

[Charon]

Welcome to the forum Dave.