Bartman Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Hi everybody. I’m new to the forum. I’ve been interested in Astronomy for many years but not really done much with it apart from some very casual viewing with a small scope years ago and more recently with some decent binoculars and a tripod. I’m wanting to get into this hobby a little more seriously now and I will be investing in a scope at some point. I like the look of the Meade Lx90, probably the 10 inch version and hopefully I will try and maybe pick up a second hand one if I can find one at a decent price somewhere but I am also open to advice from the wise and experienced folk here! I’m in the Holmfirth/Huddersfield area and would be interested in tagging along with anyone local to me for some night sky viewing of this is ok? I look forward to speaking with you all and thanks in advance. Lee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Welcome. I’m definitely not close geographically but I hope you have lots of fun with the hobby and the forum. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Hi Lee,welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Jones Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Hi Lee, Welcome, I'm near also near Holmfirth, we have the Huddersfield Astronomical Society nearby (now based in Lockwood,) some great people there to learn from and get advise. https://huddersfieldastronomy.org/ We Just need the local lockdown to pass All the Best Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Hi Lee, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Eddie Jones said: Hi Lee, Welcome, I'm near also near Holmfirth, we have the Huddersfield Astronomical Society nearby (now based in Lockwood,) some great people there to learn from and get advise. https://huddersfieldastronomy.org/ We Just need the local lockdown to pass All the Best Eddie Hi Eddie. Yes I’m aware of this and it’s something I would like to pursue whenever you guys are up and running again. I visited the observatory at Crosland hill once many years ago but I understand that it’s not in use anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Hi Lee and a very warm welcome to the Lounge Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Jones Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 35 minutes ago, Bartman said: Hi Eddie. Yes I’m aware of this and it’s something I would like to pursue whenever you guys are up and running again. I visited the observatory at Crosland hill once many years ago but I understand that it’s not in use anymore? Yes, observatory is sadly no more but the group is till strong, I think there were ideas about a new observatory location before covid, but out of the loop at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Hello and welcome. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Hi welcome to SGL from Peter in Bedfordshire 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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