Hello from Teesside

[geoff78]

A quick hello from Teesside.

Thought I'd join your forum as I will more than likely be needing advice after switching/upgrading from my Skywatcher 300p solid tube Dob, to a 8" Quattro and NEQ6 pro.

I really would like to try my hand at some AP.  I understand that the Quattro isn't the easiest of scopes to work with, but I like tinkering anyway.  Slowly acquiring the bits and bobs that will hopefully allow me to take my first images (as funds allow).

Current kit:   SW Quattro 8" steel tube,  NEQ6 pro mount,  Orion 50mm guide scope,  Opticstar PX-125C guide camera,  Canon 5D Mk1 unmodified & T ring adapter

Wish list:   SW f4.0 coma corrector,  SW ST80 to use as guide scope,  Proper guide camera, Polemaster,  And I'm sure the list will go on and on :-)

 

 

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Geoff, welcome.

[Mr Spock]

Hi Geoff, welcome to SGL

[r3i]

Welcome to SGL Geoff.

[Owmuchonomy]

Ey up Geoff.  Hope you enjoy SGL.

[swag72]

Hi and welcome to SGL - There's a few of us imagers knocking about  If you've got any questions then just shout.

Look forward to seeing you around

[cloudsweeper]

Hi Geoff.  Yes, the list WILL go on and on!

Doug.

[westmarch]

Hi there,

look forward to some posts from you.  Welcome to the forum.

John

[tomato]

Welcome Geoff, 

In my humble opinion you have the basis of the kit required to have some success at imaging, although the Quattro may be a bit more of a challenge than a refractor would be.

If you haven't gleaned this bit of info already, most imagers swear by the book 'Making Every Photon Count' by Steve Richards, a well respected Astrophotographer and a regular contributor to SGL. It will set you on the right path and pay for itself many times over by helping you to make wise purchasing decisions. It's available from FLO, not many second hand copies come up for sale, so there's a mark of it's value.

Clear Skies

Steve

[ronl]

Hello Geoff and welcome to the community, lot's of help and advice if needed,

hope you enjoy your time here in S G L.

Good Luck and Clear Sky's.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire

[geoff78]

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

Hopefully one day in the near future I'll be able to share some of my photos with you all.

Geoff.

[JamesM]

Hi Geoff and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[Dave In Vermont]

Greetings, Geoff, and welcome to SGL - it's nice to have you join us!

We love questions and finding answers to them, so you have come to the right place!

Starry Skies,

Dave

[glowjet]

Hi Geoff and welcome to SGL. The imaging sections are a mine of information for you to tap into should you require some assistance, enjoy the forum

[PeterCPC]

Hello Geoff and welcome.

Peter

[Filroden]

Welcome to the forums. Have you bought your special smog filter?

[geoff78]

Ha Ha, that's one bit of kit you couldn't possibly put a price on Ken.

 

Geoff.

 

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL

[tony210]

Hi and welcome Geoff-once you start imaging you won't be able to stop!-best wishes Tony

[geoff78]

Thank you all.  Looking forward to some clear skies, it's been cloudy for days.

Geoff.

 

 

[Scotlandyard]

Hi Geo and welcome here

[Charon]

Hi Geoff and welcome aboard.

[SpaceFish]

Hi Geoff,

 

Welcome to SGL from another northerner. Everyone's happy to pitch in here.

[sloz1664]

Hi Geoff, welcome to the Lounge.

Steve