sputniksteve Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hi there everyone. I'm quite excited to be joining the forums here. So, I'm wanting to get back into the hobby after a few years away from it. Very much a novice. I used to own a 12" Lightbridge. I loved that 'scope! But when the children came along, it ended up taking up space in the garage and not being used. Then, in 2014 I .... sold it. This was a Very Silly Thing to do and I blame the post cardiac arrest brain damage for doing it. I've also got a 6' mirror set that I intend, some day, to turn into a dobsonian. But for now, I'm looking at something small an portable, but powerful enough for good views and maybe some basic astrophotography. Thinking of the 127 Maks - SW or Celestron - or maybe a C6 in some guise or other if I can persuade the boss that it's money well spent! Anyhoo. Hi. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strange Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Welcome aboard Steve! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hi Steve, welcome to SGL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis D Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, sputniksteve said: But for now, I'm looking at something small an portable, but powerful enough for good views and maybe some basic astrophotography. Thinking of the 127 Maks - SW or Celestron - or maybe a C6 in some guise or other if I can persuade the boss that it's money well spent! YeeHaw and Howdy from Texas! 🤠 The 127 Maks make good travel scopes because they don't take up much space and hold collimation extremely well. If you check the classifieds, you can probably find one used for a fraction of the new price in excellent condition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greymouser Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hello and welcome to a great forum. Don't rule out a C5 either, similar price to the C6 but even lighter and usable as a spotting scope on a photographic tripod. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Welcome. Hope you have lots of fun. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard ashbee Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 welcome to the group 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Gearless Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hi and welcome. Maybe you can trade in a child or two for some realy good kit? 😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHound Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hi Steve, Welcome to this friendly forum and enjoy getting back into the hobby. Cheers Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputniksteve Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Greymouser said: Hello and welcome to a great forum. Don't rule out a C5 either, similar price to the C6 but even lighter and usable as a spotting scope on a photographic tripod. HI Greymouser - yes I've got this on my list too! It looks like this is only available as an Astro Fi or as SLT. So I guess then we're in to the age old debate of Mak v SCT. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputniksteve Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Thanks for the lovely warm welcome everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hi and a very warm welcome to the Lounge Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonperformer Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Hi, Steve, and welcome to SGL. Enjoy the journey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Hello Steve and welcome. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Hi and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Hello Steve, and welcome to the community, hope you enjoy your time with us, see you around the forums. Clear Sky's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Hi welcome to SGL from Peter in Bedfordshire 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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