Scary return after 8 years

[queeniejo]

Hi all, tonight I finally unearthed my skywatcher dobsonian from the depths of the shed where she has been since 2012 (bad dobby mummy) and was so lucky to get a glimpse of Saturn before the cloud set in. why the hell did I stop stargazing for the last 8 years. Can’t wait to start spending money on more accessories again 😂 fingers crossed for clear evenings in the near future. So pleased this forum is still going strong x

[Marvin Jenkins]

Welcome back, best decision you have made. The night sky is happy to have you back and good luck and clear skies

Marvin

[Neil H]

Welcome back glad you going to look after dobby now

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi there and welcome. 

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome back. You do not want to miss Mars. It will not be this good until 2033.

[toshapetriji]

Welcome back.

[cletrac1922]

Welcome back from Land Down Under, and another Skywatcher Dob owner

Last night did presentation for local Cubs group, scout movement for 5-7yo's

Looked at Jupiter, Saturn, Mars came up not long after sunset, and used laser pointer to highlight Scorpio, in all her glory

John 

[PeterCPC]

Welcome back.

[banjaxed]

Hi and welcome back to SGL.

[Starwatcher2001]

Welcome back. There's a lot of 'retired' stargazers coming back to the fold. I've been out for nearly 2 decades. It's great to be observing between the clouds again.

[sloz1664]

Hi and a very warm welcome back to the Lounge

Steve

[queeniejo]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome back.  the skies look clear tonight in cornwall, so Dobby will go to the ball again tonight x

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire 🙂