Hello All

[Chress]

Hello All,

I'm new to the forum and I'm interested in learning more about astrophotography and getting out into the field and practising, probably making lots of newbie mistakes along the way but hopefully learning! I am located in Birmingham UK, not great for unpolluted skies I know! I have a keen interest in Landscape photography but would like to expand and start capturing the night sky, the milky way in particular being my first goal.  

I have recently purchased a Sky Guider Pro mount to enable me to take longer exposures without star trails but really i'm just starting out on this journey so will add to my gear as and when I become a little more confident.

Anyway for now hello! I look forwards to learning a lot more by reading through the forums, asking questions of those more experienced and actually getting out with my camera!  ?

 

Chris

[Kn4fty]

Howdy from Kentucky! Welcome to the forum! I'm into observational astronomy so can't help with AP, but there are a ton of AP folks here with a world of knowledge. You've come to the right place.

[Chress]

Thanks Kn4fty, thats good to know as this is completely new to me so I'm after any advice that anyone will be happy to share with a novice!

[Greymouser]

Yes welcome to this great forum, which is full of very knowledgeable people, many with AP experience; at least I hope so, because I will hopefully need that help in the new year if I dip my toes into imaging! ?

[Whistlin Bob]

Welcome Chress- can I pass you the standard advice which is to invest in this book: https://www.firstlightoptics.com/books/making-every-photon-count-steve-richards.html

It has helped me no end... Failing that, there's several astro clubs around the Midlands- again great for advice.

[Chress]

Thanks Greymouser, yes I will certainly welcome any advice as there is a lot to learn starting from scratch! Looking forwards to the challenge though and hope to get some reasonable shots!

Whistling Bob, thank you for the advice on the book I will be sure to check that out and yes I will definitely see what clubs are around locally!

[Floater]

Welcome. Have fun with the forum and the hobby.

 

[Chress]

Thanks Gordon, I'm looking forwards to getting started! 

[sloz1664]

Hi Chris and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[Chress]

Thanks Steve, nice to be part of a friendly active community! ?

[Mr Spock]

Hi Chris, welcome to SGL 

[Chress]

Thanks Mr Spock! ?

[Demonperformer]

Hi, Chris, and welcome to SGL.

Whislin Bob beat me to the book advice ... it will save you from potentially making some expensive mistakes and will help you avoid a lot of frustrations.

Enjoy the journey.

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

Peter

[Stephen Green]

Hi welcome to the SGL

[ronl]

Hello Chris, and welcome to the community, hope you enjoy your time with us,

see you around the forums.

Clear Sky's.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Chris, welcome. 

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire ?

[MarsG76]

Hello and welcome to SGL... we're here and happy to help.

 

[des anderson]

A warm welcome from Essex. Des

[upahill]

Welcome to SGL!