Hello from the USA

[cupton]

Just wanted to say "Hello" from the USA. I've browsed for a while on these forums but never participated till now. You all are very knowledgeable and have some fun conversations. I have similar experiences with the gang over at CloudyNights (am I allowed to mention them here?  ), so I am looking forward to learning more from you all here at Stargazers Lounge.

[CraigB86]

Welcome from England! Not sure whether you can mention them on here... the name sounds like a bad omen!

[Sunshine]

Hahaha welcome cupton, no need to be shy, i'm sure some of us, myself included, also contribute to CN here and there, glad to have you here.

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[geoflewis]

Hello and welcome to SGL. I think I'm also a member over at CN, but I can't recall the last time I logged in, so probably a few years ago....

[sloz1664]

Hi and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[banjaxed]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

[Bryan_D]

Hi cupton, welcome to SGL 👋

I hope you enjoy the forum. I learn more from its members everyday! 

Bryan

[cupton]

Thanks all! Appreciate the warm welcome!

[des anderson]

A warm welcome from Essex. Des

[Floater]

Welcome from me, too. Hope you enjoy the forum. 🙂

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL 

[cupton]

Apparently I cant add a signature yet until I reach 5 posts so we will count this one towards that quota. Currently own a couple of modest scopes (equipment below) which work just fine for me. I'm quite content with the smaller scopes I have and am able to get them in and out the door with ease. Someday I wouldn't mind something with more aperture if my observing skills, location, habits and finances allowed it. Oh and the wife!

Scopes: Orion Starmax 127 on AstroView EQ-3, Vixen ED80SF on Vixen Porta II Tall

Eyepieces: ES68 28mm, Orion Sirius Plossl's, 32mm, 25mm, 10mm, No-Name Plossl's in 15mm, 6.5mm, WO Swan 20mm, Vixen LV 8-24mm Zoom, Meade 4000 8-24mm (Japan) Zoom

Diagonals: Tak 1.25" Prism, ES 2" Dielectric

Accessories: Orion Shorty Plus Barlow, Set of Parks Planetary filters, Orion Moon filter 13%

Bino's: Vortex Diamondback 10x42 and 10x50 HD, Nikon Action 10x50 and 12x50

[fozzybear]

A warm welcome from France

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi there, welcome. 

[Sunshine]

2 hours ago, cupton said:

I'm quite content with the smaller scopes I have and am able to get them in and out the door with ease.

For that reason, those scopes will always be your most fruitful and, most enjoyed scopes.

[Neil H]

Warm welcome I believe no matter what forum you on we are all part of this big astro club 🙂

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

Peter

[maw lod qan]

Welcome from your neighbor a few miles South.

I'm in Florida.

[JRM]

Hello cupton, welcome to the lounge.

 

Rick

[ronl]

Hello and welcome to the community, hope you enjoy your time here in SGL,

see you around the forums.

Clear Sky's.

[RAR_MI_USA]

Welcome from sunny, but soon-to-be-raining Michigan! The folks on this forum are a much friendlier and easygoing bunch.  You'll be happy you dropped by.

[Ships and Stars]

21 hours ago, cupton said:

Someday I wouldn't mind something with more aperture if my observing skills, location, habits and finances allowed it. Oh and the wife!

I buy nearly all of my scopes, binos and eyepieces second-hand, so am rarely out any money if I look after it, which I do. Sometimes I get a real bargain, get to use it for awhile, then find it a new home if I decide someday I can live without a certain bit of gear.

Above all, I find with buying astronomy gear, it's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission*

*Results may vary

Edited March 5, 2020 by Ships and Stars

[cupton]

34 minutes ago, Ships and Stars said:

I buy nearly all of my scopes, binos and eyepieces second-hand, so am rarely out any money if I look after it, which I do. Sometimes I get a real bargain, get to use it for awhile, then find it a new home if I decide someday I can live without a certain bit of gear.

Above all, I find with buying astronomy gear, it's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission*

*Results may vary

My last two EP's and two diagonals have been second hand and they have been excellent purchases in like new condition. I wouldn't hesitate to keep purchasing second hand for items that I see at a great price and in good condition. That being said, I am going to lay low for a while. Begging for forgiveness still lands me in the dog house. Being in the dog house in the middle of winter in western Pennsylvania is not a good idea.

[paul schofield]

Hello and welcome to S.G.L. The knowledgeable members far outweigh members like me. This is a great forum and worth its weight in gold with regards to help and advice.