Erwin Kats Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hello guys, after googling i came on this website, it looks pretty cool, alot of information.already have been on the IRC chat for a few times.well, this is my story.I am Erwin Kats, 20 years oldi live in holland, near the west coast ( always bad weather , heat vibrations from the sea, alot of light pollution )i started astronomy 10 years ago after buying an 50€ telescope.2 years later i had an ETX 70 as a present from my grandma.it.... went broken after 1,5 years ( thanks to meade germany i received a brand new etx 70 )then i bought an Meade Model 4500 114mm newton.around 2 years later i bougth an Meade LX90 8'' ( wanted to do more planets/ piggy back photography )after upgrading the LX90 alot , and putting the vork mounted to the test... the DEC motor unit died...then i really wanted to do more with DSO photography.so i bought an losmandy G-11 with an stellarvue 102 ED apo ( had alot of problems with the stellarvue, stupid focuser )i first was thinking about the usage of CCD camera, but becuase i am also an normal photographer i wanted to try my DSLR'suntill today i still use my not modified eos 350D, but i didn't had much time to use it, Rubbish weather next to that, i also have been live broadcasting the planets and moon on my website, but because of scripting problems it doesn't work at the moment.i am also making an website with a friend of my for only HA solar views ( we got 1 lunt 60mm HA, 1 lunt 60mm CAK, 1PST ha )i think that was it all ow yeas i forgot.in the mean while i also gotVixen r200SSorion 80mm F11,4 for guidescopelx90 8'' SCT otastellarvue 102 ED apoand alot of other Rubbish, will make a topic in equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centroid Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hi Irwin, thanks for the informative introduction, and welcome to SGL.Dav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hello Erwin and a warm to SGL. phillc :wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trudie Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hi Erwin,Welcome to SGL.Trudie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hi and welcome to SGL.Some impressive kit you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hi Erwin and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxo Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hi Erwin :wave: ,A very warm welcome to SGL.Steve.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferox Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Welcome to SGL Erwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starjumper Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hi Erwin,Welcome to SGL :wave: John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 HI Erwin Welcome TO SGL and its been nice chatting on IRC tonight as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Kats Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 thanks all for the warm welcome.ill hope to spend some good time here on sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi and welcome to SGL, Erwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanDare Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hello Erwin and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Green Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi Erwin a warm welcome to the SGL :sunny: :sunny: Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Baby Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 :wave: Hi Erwin from me as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi and welcome.I'm also a newbie. They certainly seem to be a friendly and helpful bunch here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunator Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hello ErwinWelcome to SGL RgdsIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi Erwin, Well you sure have collected a fair bit of gear. A nice introductory speech too. I'm sure you will enjoy SGL very much, and should you need any help, please just ask. Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron.s.g Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi Erwin and welcome,regards ron.s.g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod_B Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hello and welcome to the SGL forum ErwinZaph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thing Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi Erwin, welcome to SGL. :salute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milliways Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Welcome to SGL mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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