Newbie from Texas

[RDBeck]

Hello everyone; greetings from the Texas coast (near Houston).  I have stopped by several times to gaze and joined because it appears there are discussions on oacapture with the author.

I'm a newcomer to astronomy and am interested in astrophotography.  I know my equipment (Alt/Az mounted 90mm MCT) may be limiting on the photo side.  I thought I needed to start somewhere without spending too much money until I was more sure this is what I wanted to do.

[nightfisher]

Welcome to SGL

[SmokeyJoe]

Welcome to SGL, if you've visited a few times you'll know this is a friendly place and people are always willing to answer your questions. 

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[Floater]

Welcome.

Have fun doing what you're doing.

[ronl]

Hi and welcome, hope you enjoy your time here in S G L.

Clear Sky's.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi there, welcome

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[glowjet]

Hi RDBeck and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :-)

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.

[swag72]

Welcome to SGL - There's a few of us imagers knocking about, so jump in and enjoy the ride  

Look forward to seeing you around

[tony210]

Hi and welcome -taking pictures brings you closer to the reality of astronomy - best wishes Tony

[JamesM]

Hi RDBeck and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[westmarch]

Hi there,

welcome to the forum. 

Clear skies.

John

[seo]

Hi and welcome aboard.

[triton1]

Hi there and welcome to SGL 

[Scorpius]

Welcome to SGL...

[saac]

On 12/03/2017 at 20:42, RDBeck said:

Hello everyone; greetings from the Texas coast (near Houston).  I have stopped by several times to gaze and joined because it appears there are discussions on oacapture with the author.

I'm a newcomer to astronomy and am interested in astrophotography.  I know my equipment (Alt/Az mounted 90mm MCT) may be limiting on the photo side.  I thought I needed to start somewhere without spending too much money until I was more sure this is what I wanted to do.

Hi RDBeck welcome to SGL.  You have the right idea about starting off sensibly, the urge to empty your wallet will surely follow if you get the astro photography bug.  I bought my little ETX 80 when I was in Greenville (work trip) almost 10 years ago now.  Its worked perfectly over the years and although it's the most basic scope I have, I really enjoy using it, especially for solar work; used it last year to follow the transit of Mercury.  Good to have you on board.

 

Jim