New Member from W PA

[Herscht]

My name is Ralph.  I'm new to astronomy but have enjoyed reading about it for a long while.  This forum seems to have a lot of educational material, so I thought  I'd introduce myself.  I'll be starting with binoculars, Pentax 20x60 and will be purchasing a pair 0f 10x50 soon.  It's obvious from use, I'll be researching a good method to mount the 20x60's.  I am looking forward to spring and interacting with the members of SGL.  I will be retiring within 2 years and intend to enjoy supplementing with some future viewing equipment.

[Bino Pete]

Binoculars are a very good starting point. Welcome to SGL!

[Floater]

Welcome. Enjoy the forum, the hobby ... and when it comes, retirement. ??

[cletrac1922]

Welcome from land down under

Enjoy your stay with us

John 

[Sunshine]

Welcome to SGL! great idea to start with bino’s, many jump into deep end with giant scopes and are overwhelmed, a good set of Bino’s offer a wide field view that is just spectacular!

[sloz1664]

Hi Ralph and a warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[Charon]

Welcome aboard Ralph.

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[PeterCPC]

Hello Ralph and welcome.

Peter

[gingergeek]

Hi there Ralph and a warm welcome to SGL

[Eastman]

Hi there from the Netherlands Ralph,

Welcome and bino's are great wide view instuments.

I also own a Pentax 20X60, but a tripod is a must with this bino.

It is great on the Moon and some deepsky. But it's so powerful you can see de rings of Saturn with it.

 

[Pondus]

Hello from Norway too .

 

Rune

[Demonperformer]

Hi, Ralph, and welcome to SGL.

As others have said, binos are a great introductions - I used nothing bigger for over 30 years! You will find the 10x50s a perfect pair for "grab and go" and will show you lots.

[ronl]

Hello Ralph and welcome to SGL, I started out with binoculars, it gives you a great intro

to this wonderful obsession. 

Clear Sky's.

[Herscht]

Thanks all for the welcome.  Looking forward to the interaction and the learning.

Ronl, it's interesting you labeled this as an obsession...it is rapidly becoming that.

[Tommohawk]

Hi and welcome! Starting with bins sounds like a good plan. 

Have fun!

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL Ralph.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Ralph, welcome. 

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :-)