Newbie alert....

[LightBucket]

Hi all

newbie here from the south UK, looking forward to chatting, done a little bit in past, but no kit yet, looking to buy all new in a few months... 

William

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Lots of good advice on here about buying kit. Don't be afraid to ask questions. It's what we are here for.

[glowjet]

Hi William and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum

[ronl]

Hi William welcome to S G L, if you need help choosing your new scope, well, we all love

spending other peoples money, so we will give you a helping hand, hope you enjoy the

community.

Good luck and Clear Sky's. 

[Swoop1]

Welcome aboard William.

New to this game myself and found this lot on here very helpful and friendly. Best place to come for advice, ideas and suport.

[swag72]

Hi William and welcome to SGL - There'll be plenty of folks willing to help you spend your money  

Look forward to seeing you around

[Mr Spock]

Hi William, welcome to SGL

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :-)

[JamesM]

Hi William and welcome to the forum. Lots of members with experience to help you decide on what best to buy when your budget is formalised.

Clear skies and hope you enjoy your stay here

[orion25]

Greetings, and a warm welcome to the lounge 

Reggie

[westmarch]

Hi there,

welcome to the forum. 

John

[davyludo]

Hi William, welcome!

I'm also a newbie. I have been bugging the good people on SGL already trying to work out what to buy. I've also lost hours reading through other peoples posts and experiences. 

Cheers, 

Davy

[Woolnut]

Welcome

[Floater]

1 hour ago, JamesM said:

... when your budget is formalised.

58 minutes ago, davyludo said:

 ... lost hours reading through other peoples posts and experiences.

 

Hi, William. Welcome to the forum and the hobby. Both the quotes above are relevant:

James points out that you should give as much info as possible when you seek advice about what to buy. i.e. Budget; plans for usage (astrophotography, visual only);  how you'll use it (transport or garden, etc.), and where you'll use it (city centre, remote island). Then stand back and watch us help you spend your money. ???

Davy's post highlights how difficult it can be to choose. 'No one scope will do everything' or 'The best scope is the one you'll use' are almost clichès now - but clichès are only so because they are self-evident or widely-accepted as truth. ?

Have fun and enjoy the trip. ?

[LightBucket]

Thanks all for the kind and very encouraging words, it's much appreciated..

[sloz1664]

Hi William and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi William, welcome.

[PeterCPC]

Hello William and welcome.

Peter

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL William .

[Dave In Vermont]

Greetings, William, and welcome to SGL - it's good to have you join us!

Take your time and, when ready, ask whatever questions you have - we love helping to find answers here.

Enjoy!

Dave

[rwilkey]

Hi William, a warm welcome from me too here in sunny (!!!) Swindon, enjoy the site!

[tony210]

Hi and welcome - great occupation buying new kit! Still trying to persuade my wife however- best wishes Tony