BigBeard Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Hi all, I've been lurking here for a while so I thought it was time to say hello, hello I have always been fascinated by the night sky but never taken the interest any further, until recently that is, when I got a new telephoto lens for my camera and started taking very bad pictures of the moon! When I started poking about on the internet for tips came across some of the mind blowing photos of DSO's ( learning the lingo ) and decided I'd really like to have a go at that, I'm not kidding myself about the results I'll achieve but I look forward to trying and learning on the way almost as much as anything else. So, lots more reading to do before I decide on equipment but I have been sensible and set a budget, yeah that'll work! PS - Carl Sagan said "There is no such thing as a dumb question", we'll see about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Hi, welcome to SGL It is true, there is no such thing as a dumb question. Ask whatever you like, no matter what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Drew Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Welcome to SGL. I've also got a big beard!. Come up and see us some time at the Centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilkey Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Beards unite! A very warm welcome from Swindon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I can grow a mean stubble, does that count?? Welcome along! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehawkins Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I've got a beard too. Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Welcome. Seems like you're having fun with the forum already ... Enjoy. p.s. I have something I claim to be a moustache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Hi BigBeard and welcome to the forum Clear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondus Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hello there and welcome to SGL. . Rune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletrac1922 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Welcome from land down under Heaps of help here when finally deciding to choose a scope Great idea to go along to a club night, of local astronomy club, as members only very keen to show you their scopes Big choice, is what you want to get out of a scope Just viewing moon, planets and other deep space objects, or want to venture into astrophotography as well For viewing only, then a Skywatcher 10" collapsible scope is the way to go, as easy to set up, and just aim and view If astrophotography, then need something with "goto" to enable tracking of image you capturing Then something like a Skywatcher ED80 on a EQ5 or EQ6 mounts Happy Viewing John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hello and welcome. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeard Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks for the warm welcome folks, I'd hoped my first picture post on the forum would be slightly more stellar but I'll stick this up for fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Drew Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 That's what I call a big beard, makes mine look like a "7 o'clock shadow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hi and welcome to the community, I'm clean shaven, it goes with the top of my head, hope you enjoy your time here in S G L. Clear Sky's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave In Vermont Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Greetings, BigBeard, and welcome aboard SGL - it's good of you to join us! We love helping to find answers to questions here, so please feel free to ask us any and all of yours in these myriad forums. Starry Skies, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 welcome from another west yorkshire with no beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Hi there, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolnut Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarsG76 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Hello and welcome to SGL, the trick to coming out with some great images is practice and don't get disheartened... keep pushing toward success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triton1 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Hi there and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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