New member returning to the hobby after a L..O..N..G time

[Tnarius]

I just wanted to check in and say hi from Berkshire! I'm returning to the hobby after a 20 year break and wow things have moved on a bit in that time, especially in the area of astrophotography that I am particularly interested in. I still have my original fork mounted Celestron C8+, a couple of eyepieces and a very dated Starlight Xpress HX516 so have everything technically needed to get back into the hobby but fancied a bit of an upgrade to rekindle the interest so... I've invested in a new HEQ5 Pro Go-To mount from FLO to make thing easier (awaiting delivery) and will use my DSLR in place of the HX516 for now while I save up for a more appropriate/modern refractor & probably a ZWO camera at some point in the future.

I look forward to being a member of this great community, you've already been so useful without knowing it from the lurking I've been doing whilst trying to get up-to-speed again and I look forward to chatting with you all soon.

Clear Skies!

Grant

[Sunshine]

A big welcome! we are glad you're back in the game and, we look forward to hearing about/seeing your astrophotography as you get your feet wet again. 

[cletrac1922]

Grant

Welcome back from the Land Down Under

John

 

[toshapetriji]

welcome

[Mr Spock]

Hi Grant, welcome to SGL 

[banjaxed]

Hi Grant, a warm welcome to SGL.

Edited June 9, 2020 by banjaxed

[PeterCPC]

Hello Grant and welcome.

Peter

[sloz1664]

Hi Grant and a very warm welcome back to the Lounge 

Steve

[Floater]

Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun. 🙂

[Tenor Viol]

Hi - I'm a recent returner as well. I've got an old (40 year old) C8 somewhere in the garage, and a 10" f/6.3 Newtonian as well.... But I'm starting again. I mostly dropped out 25 years ago. I'm equally amazed at the move in the technology since then.

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi Grant, welcome. 

[Demonperformer]

Hi, Grant, and welcome to SGL.

If AP is your passion, this book would be a great investment.

Enjoy the journey.

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Peter in Bedfordshire 🙂