Hi from Essex

[Jonny_H]

Hi all,

I thought I would sign-up and say hello after lurking on here for a while gathering knowledge.

I am new to this hobby but have been interested in the night sky for a number of years.  Whilst being in lock-down it has encouraged/triggered me to finally invest in some equipment so that I can begin my adventure into the world of Astronomy and astrophotography.

After many hours of research and reading (mostly on here) - I final purchased a SW 150P-DS, HEQ5 GOTO mount, premium Cheshire Collimating eyepiece  and a few other accessories such as power supply and camera t-ring to affix my DSLR....just to get me started.  I was originally looking to get the EQ5 mount but after research I decided to go for the better mount.  

I cannot wait for the gear to arrive

Anyhow....I thought I would say hello and hoping to continue to gain knowledge from this community for years to come!

 

Regards,

Jon

Edited April 23, 2020 by Jonny_H

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[PeterCPC]

Hello Jon and welcome.

Peter

[banjaxed]

Hi Jon, welcome to SGL.

[StargeezerTim]

Hi Jon,

Welcome... I started off with the same gear as you although I got the EQ5 at first. I later upgraded to the HEQ5 so I think you have made the right choice. 

It's a massive learning curve that burns big holes in your pockets but very rewarding. Welcome!

Tim.

[richard ashbee]

Welcome and hope you get some clear skies

[Mr Spock]

Hi Jon, welcome to SGL 

[ronl]

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

see you around the forums.

Clear Sky's.

[sloz1664]

Hi Jon, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[callisto]

Welcome 

[Dr Strange]

Welcome Jon!

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Jon, welcome. 

[Floater]

Welcome. Have lots of fun.🙂

[knobby]

Hi Jon, welcome from a fellow Essex member.

[Alan White]

Hello Jon,

Welcome to SGL and this very fine hobby of ours.
Many an hour can be spent under an Essex sky observing and enjoying the Solar Ststem and beyond.

I am an Essex boy too, so hello from Thundersley.

Edited April 24, 2020 by Alan White

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Peter in Bedfordshire 🙂

[Jonny_H]

Thank you for the warm welcomes everyone.

I will post back once I receive my scope and other accessories.

On 24/04/2020 at 09:01, Alan White said:

Hello Jon,

Welcome to SGL and this very fine hobby of ours.
Many an hour can be spent under an Essex sky observing and enjoying the Solar Ststem and beyond.

I am an Essex boy too, so hello from Thundersley.

Hi Alan,

I am just down the road to you so hello from Leigh.

Thanks,

Jon

Edited April 27, 2020 by Jonny_H

[carastro]

Welcome to SGL, some good choices of equipment, you have obviously done your homework, hope you have fun.

Carole