Hello all

[Graeme1858]

Hello all.

I've been lurking here for a while! 

It's my birthday soon and I'm getting a Celestron Nexstar Evolution 9.25!!! I've had a 10" dob for a number of years and a 3" EQ before that. Now I'm planning on doing some imaging. I have quite a bit of experience overall but I'm a complete newbie to the world of astro imaging. As a Sky at Night Magazine reader I am a fan of the binocular tour and the deep sky tour and look forward to finding out what an ASCOM file is!

Regards

Graeme

[cletrac1922]

Graeme

Welcome from land down under

John

[Sunshine]

Welcome to SGL! congrats on that evolution 9.25" its a great scope!

[Charic]

A Warm welcome to the Stargazers Lounge.
Imaging is not my speciality, but there are many folk here who are, and no doubt  will help to keep you right, just keep on asking.

[Demonperformer]

Hi, Graeme, and welcome to SGL.

The nexstar will give you great views and some lovely images of solar system objects quite quickly. If you are planning on imaging galaxies, etc (DSOs) that will be a much steeper learning curve at that focal length. Results will very much depend on the quality of the mount you will be using. This would be an excellent investment, if that is your aim.

Enjoy the journey.

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

Peter

[Mr Spock]

Hi Graeme, welcome to SGL

[Graeme1858]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes. 

I know what you mean about the 2350mm focal length being a struggle for deep sky objects but my 10" dob is 1200mm at f5 has shown me some lovely sights (especially after I read up on collimation!) but it is always a struggle to find things. The Evo will find things and stay on them! 

I'm currently reading Astrophotography by Mark Thompson in the Philips series. I'll have a look at the Steve Richards book, thanks. 

Regards

Graeme

[RiponJas]

Hello and welcome. Nice scope squire! ? 

[Floater]

Welcome. Have fun with your new scope and the forum.

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire ?

[sloz1664]

Hi Graeme and a very warm welcome to the Lounge ?

Steve

[ronl]

Hello and welcome to SGL, hope you enjoy the community, see you around the forums,

lots of helpful folk here.

Clear Sky's.

[Paxo]

Hi Graeme, a very warm welcome to SGL, lots of very experienced imagers here so ask away if you need any advice.

Steve

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Graeme, welcome. There are a few astro imaging wizards and wizardesses on here.