Hello from Seattle WA

[Ian Kahler]

Hi everyone, I am new  here, I am recently retired and  I live  in Seattle  WA.

Looking forward to getting to know you guys.

My knowledge of astronomy is not expert ... but it is a passion. 

[Dave In Vermont]

Welcome aboard, Ian, it's nice to have you join us!

Please feel free to ask questions, and give answers, here in these many forums. This is your home now, too.

Starry Skies -

Dave

[cletrac1922]

Welcome Ian from land down under

Were u able to observe the recent eclipse from where u were?

 

Cheers

 

John

[Ian Kahler]

Hey John, I was  not in the  path of  totality but where I live just north of  Seattle, it was  VERY obvious, as  in the light became really subdued and  the air  temperature dropped  considerably.

Ian

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

Peter

[Mr Spock]

Hi Ian, welcome to SGL

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL Ian.

[Charon]

Hi from me too.

[Guest]

Hi Ian, welcome to SGL 

[Floater]

Welcome. Enjoy the forum and remain passionate about the hobby ...

... we share your passion.

[ronl]

Hello Ian and welcome to SGL, enjoy the community, the passion

turns into an obsession.

Clear Sky's.

[JamesM]

Hi Ian and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

[cletrac1922]

Ian, in 2013 had 80% eclipse where I was on the Goldcoast, Queensland, Australia. Local university invited club belong to, to set up scopes for their student

Some of our members went up to Cairns, where had total eclipse

Observed transit of Venus as well in 2012, and club members had over 30 scopes set up parkland overlooking Pacific Ocean

Lot of the club members were imaging, and I left my scope visual for members of the public to observe

This coming Saturday night, club is conducting public viewing night same location

Club also does presentations for schools, space badge scout/guide movement

Find it very rewarding

www.sas.org.au

Cheers

 

John

 

 

 

[Charic]

On 26/09/2017 at 01:28, Ian Kahler said:

My knowledge of astronomy is not expert ... but it is a passion.

I hope this passion is a long one, enjoy your retirement!
Welcome to the SGL.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :-) 

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Ian, welcome.

[triton1]

Hi there and welcome to SGL 

[sloz1664]

Hi Ian,

A very warm welcome to the Lounge 

Steve