Belated hello from West Yorkshire, UK

[sploo]

I've done a little astrophotography over the years (DSLR + lens + Skywatcher Star Adventurer) but picked up my first scope a few weeks ago (starting nice and simple *ahem* with a Skywatcher 300P Dobsonian).

Last night was the first chance I've had to actually see some sky, so I dragged the scope out across the patio (who cares about collimation eh?), gave it at least 30s for the mirror to cool down (that's 30s, not 30m), and... Orion is stunning. Never seen something like that "live" before.

Shakily holding my phone against the eyepiece and getting a snap resulted in an image with at least as much colour as a multi-second exposure on the DSLR + lens (a large aperture is clearly king).

Imagine what the results will be if I can use the scope with some competence...

Anyway, good start. Here's to learning more.

Edited March 3, 2020 by sploo
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[CraigB86]

Welcome from Durham! Clear skies!

[sloz1664]

Hi, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Good luck in your pursuit of capturing those alluring sights in space.

Steve 

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi there, welcome. 

[Ruud]

        Hi Sloo,

[banjaxed]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun. 🙂

[ronl]

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

see you around the forums.

Clear Sky's.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂