Hello from Malta

[redastro]

My name is Redmond and I'm very happy to be here! I'm from Malta and not completely new to astronomy. I'm returning to this hobby after a previous unsuccessful attempt involving a lot of spending but very little observing! I've now decided for a more gradual approach. I've recently joined the Astronomical Society of Malta and I'm looking into buying a new portable refractor to bring with me to observation nights (...eventually, we're on lock-down here too). I'll be sure to ask for your expert opinion before buying! Thanks for having me and clear skies!

Edited May 28, 2020 by redastro

[sloz1664]

Hi Redmond and a very warm welcome to the Lounge

Steve

[PeterCPC]

Hello Redmond and welcome.

Peter

[banjaxed]

Hi Redmond, welcome to SGL 

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun. 🙂

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[Dr Strange]

Welcome aboard Redmond! Malta is a great place to observe from!

[redastro]

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

10 hours ago, Dr Strange said:

Welcome aboard Redmond! Malta is a great place to observe from!

Unfortunately the vast majority of the island is heavily light polluted. We lack proper regulation of outdoor lighting and road lights do not direct their light downward. The fact that the island is so small you can get anywhere in under an hour helps, however, so a reasonably darker sky is never too far away!

[RT65CB-SWL]

Hi @redastro and welcome to SGL. 

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Redmond, welcome. 

[Mr Spock]

Hi Redmond, welcome to SGL 

[ronl]

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

I'll see you around the forums.

Clear Sky's.

[Demonperformer]

Hi, Redmond, and welcome to SGL.

Joining as astro soc is a good way to grow in this hobby.

Enjoy the journey.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Peter in  Bedfordshire  🙂

[Starwiz]

Welcome to SGL.

John (also in Malta).